Assessing the Experience of Public Speaking Contest in Moroccan Tertiary

Abstract


 The aim of this study is to assess the experience of public speaking contest in Moroccan Preparatory Classes of Higher Engineering Schools (Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Ecoles) ( CPGE).The participants of this study were CPGE teachers from different centers in Morocco . The study uses qualitative design . The contents of teachers’ interviews were analyzed qualitatively. The results of the study demonstrate clearly that the public speaking contest is crucial for CPGE students to enhance their speaking skills in professional contexts and everyday practices ; however, it is challenging for many students. The difficulties CPGE encounter in the public speaking contest are aligned to many factors . Firstly, they do not have the habit of speaking English publicly before an audience . Secondly , most students do not master the skills of public speaking. Thirdly, they are not involved in extra-curricular activities to sharpen their speaking skills. The study ended up by suggesting practical solutions to overcome such challenges.