Investigating Experiential Learning and Religious Inclusiveness in School Setting to Enhance Adolescent Girls’ Self-Confidence in Public Speaking
- Najlatun Naqiyah , Counseling and Guidance Département, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
- Mutimmatul Faidah , Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
- Retno Tri Hariastuti , Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
- Akhmad Rizqon Khamami , Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah (UIN SATU), Tulungagung, East Java, Indonesia.
- Diajeng Retno Kinanti Putri , Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.
- Narelle Eather , School of Education, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.
ABSTRACT
Purpose. This study aimed to investigate the use of experiential learning measures like direct training and religious inclusiveness through enactment of prophetic stories in school setting. The purpose is to see whether such interventions develop a sense of gratitude and to enhance adolescent girls’ self-confidence in public speaking. Method. This research was conducted using qualitative methods with experimental phenomenology techniques. Data was collected through interviews and documentation as well as direct observation. The research subjects were 9 female students who were divided into 3 groups. Middle and high school students in boarding-based schools aged 13-18 years. Speech and drama practice is carried out every week for two hours for 3 months from January to March 2024 at an Islamic boarding school which known as a place for teaching an inclusive religious tenet. Findings. This article found that direct speech and drama practice with the story of the prophet can increase children's confidence in speaking in public. The sense of success increases when changes occur in knowledge, attitudes, and skills as well as behavior as a result of emulating speech and drama practice. Implications to research and practice. The implications of this direct training increase one’s self-confidence to dare to speak in public. Direct training can apply religious practices and spirituality in everyday life. With direct training, they learn to find ideas and thoughts, dare to express opinions, and practice patience and gratitude. Recommendations for counselors are that employing speech and drama exercises improves personal and social competence and learning as well.