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English Public Speaking Anxiety: Intercultural Communicative Competence Perspective Azahra, Dhira Nada; Nabhan, Muhammad Ghiyats An; Ismail, Hudiya Rusyda Nurzakkiyah; Mahaputri, Ratna Andhika; Rahayu, Yuna Mumpuni
Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia Vol. 6 No. 7 (2025): Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia
Publisher : Publikasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59141/japendi.v6i7.8446

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Public speaking is one of the common issues in the EFL context but is not limited to the student teachers in Indonesia. To better understand this matter, 15 in-depth interviews and questionnaires were carried out among student teachers in a private university in Indonesia. The research integrates Byram’s model of Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) to examine how knowledge, attitude, and skills of interpreting and navigating aspects of cultures influence English public speaking anxiety among them. The findings show that linguistic insecurities, fear of negative evaluation, and psychological stress are the predominant issues impacting students’ public speaking skills at the university level. In this sense, the study reveals that students’ intercultural communicative competence (ICC) plays a significant role in moderating their anxiety, where higher ICC correlates with lower anxiety levels. Psycholinguistic factors such as negative self-perception, lack of confidence, and concerns over cultural miscommunication also significantly contribute to the fear of English public speaking. The findings implicate that enhancing communication education with integrated ICC components and fostering supportive, culturally sensitive learning environments could mitigate this anxiety, potentially improving students’ English public speaking performance. Further research engaging a wider population is necessary for policy formulation, which might facilitate the culture learning in public speaking among students of all educational levels.
The Role of Lecturers in Soft Skill Development Strategies and Character Building in Higher Education Aisyah, Siti; Rahayu, Yuna Mumpuni
Jurnal Edusci Vol 2 No 5 (2025): Vol 2 No 5 May 2025
Publisher : Annpublisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62885/edusci.v2i5.866

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Background. Lecturers have a crucial role as supervisors and educators in forming independent character in all students. Lecturers are required to play a role in developing behavior, attitudes, competitiveness, and independent abilities in facing future challenges. Aims. This paper aims to discuss the role of lecturers in developing soft skills and character formation in higher education. Method. The method employed is a literature review from various sources, combined with the author's and lecturer's experience. Result. Lecturers are required to play an essential role in encouraging student participation and assigning relevant assignments. The exemplary nature of lecturers can increase motivation to learn, encourage students to behave well, and help them achieve educational goals that align with the expected positive values. Lecturers with integrity will provide real-life examples of truth, honesty, and consistency between their actions and the values they adhere to. Conclusion: To fulfill the role of lecturers in character formation, 10 types of soft skill development strategies need to be implemented in higher education learning. Implementation. Strategic steps for lecturers in character formation and software improvement need to be applied to all universities, both public and private