Testing a screening procedure in the treatments for communication apprehension

Heuett, Brian L.; Hsu, Chia‐Fang; Ayres, Joe

doi:10.1080/08824090309388820

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“…It is presumed that when a person has acquired the knowledge and techniques needed to speak effectively, his or her level of communication apprehension decreases. Past research has shown that skills training approach is effective in reducing communication apprehension (Ady, 1987;Allen et al 1989;Heuett et al 2003;Weissberg &Lamb, 1977;Whitworth & Cochran, 1996). Specifically, the skills training approach involves training participants how to communicate effectively through both verbal and non-verbal channels, how to conduct research, how to organize thoughts, how to outline ideas, and how to practice speeches (Allen et al, 1989;Heuett et al, 2003;Whitworth & Cochran, 1996).…”

Section: Public Speaking Performancementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Past research has shown that skills training approach is effective in reducing communication apprehension (Ady, 1987;Allen et al 1989;Heuett et al 2003;Weissberg &Lamb, 1977;Whitworth & Cochran, 1996). Specifically, the skills training approach involves training participants how to communicate effectively through both verbal and non-verbal channels, how to conduct research, how to organize thoughts, how to outline ideas, and how to practice speeches (Allen et al, 1989;Heuett et al, 2003;Whitworth & Cochran, 1996). In addition to providing participants with skills and knowledge to speak effectively, the skills training approach also incorporates discussions on fears related to public speaking (Ady, 1987;Weissberg & Lamb, 1977).…”

Section: Public Speaking Performancementioning

confidence: 99%

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Public Speaking Instruction: Abridge to Improve English Speaking Competence and Reducing Communication Apprehension

Al-Tamimi¹

2014

IJLC

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of public speaking instruction on improving students' communicative competence and reducing their communication apprehension in a foreign language setting. Participants in this study were 60 Yemeni English majors at the college of education of the Hadhramout University, Yemen. Objectives and research questions focused on determining whether public speaking instruction makes a difference for students who receive instruction as opposed to students who do not on two concepts: public speech performance and communication apprehension in speaking English. Results of the study illustrate that learners' public speech performance improved and low communication apprehension was shown after one term of instruction and practice of public speaking in favour of the experimental group. In line with previous research, the current study confirms that public speaking instruction has a positive effect on improving students' public speech performance and reducing communication apprehension of English language learners. The study also provides insightful perspective into second language pedagogy and presents suggestions for future research.

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