Glossophobia among Engineering Learners: A Case Study at a Technical University

Autor/inn/en	Balakrishnan, Subatira; Abdullah, Norlisa Loke; Khoo Mei Sui, Linda
Titel	Glossophobia among Engineering Learners: A Case Study at a Technical University
Quelle	In: Asian Journal of University Education, 18 (2022) 1, S.1-14 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1823-7797
Schlagwörter	Public Speaking; Fear; Anxiety; English (Second Language); Language Proficiency; Postsecondary Education; Engineering Education; English Language Learners; Foreign Countries; College Students; Malaysia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Vortrag; Furcht; Angst; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; Post-secondary education; Tertiäre Bildung; Ingenieurausbildung; Ausland; Collegestudent
Abstract	Glossophobia or fear of public speaking is commonly experienced by tertiary learners during classroom presentations. This study intends to examine the speech anxiety level experienced by engineering learners and the relationship between the learners' English language proficiency and their speech anxiety. The study will also identify the causes of public speaking anxiety among these engineering learners. The samples were 65 Engineering Diploma students who responded to McCroskey's Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety (PRPSA) questionnaire. The students' English language grades at SPM level were used as the measurement of their English language proficiency. The findings showed the students' speech anxiety is at moderate level (M= 105.9) and there was a weak negative relationship between total PRPSA scores and SPM English language grades (r = -0.149, n = 65, p > 0.05). Mere thoughts of presenting a speech with undue worries of being asked questions were the causes of their speech anxiety. Therefore, it is proposed engineering learners be given ample public speaking trainings through planned programmes and engineering curriculum planners include elements of public speaking in engineering subjects. Public speaking skills will be an added value and increase engineering graduate employability in future. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	UiTM Press. Asian Centre for Research on University Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Education, Penerbit UiTM, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Bangunan Fakulti Pengurusan Hotel dan Pelancongan, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Web site: https://ajue.uitm.edu.my/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01