Levels of Oral Communication Skills and Speaking Anxiety of Educators in a Polytechnic College in the Philippines

Abstract

Regardless of the profession, everyone should possess good communication skills in different contexts. Although scholars have contributed studies showing the communication anxieties and proficiencies of speakers to different languages, there are limited studies that deal with the educators’ context. To add contribution to this field, the researcher utilized a correlational research design to determine the relationship between the educators' oral communication skills and speaking anxiety. The study used the frameworks of Pontillas (2020) and McCroskey (1977). The researcher chose Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges as the locale of the study and utilized 25 teacher-participants from the different departments of the College. The participants underwent an impromptu speaking activity to determine their oral communication skills’ level. They filled out the Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety (PRPSA) test developed by McCroskey (1970) to assess their perceived speaking anxiety. The two variables' results were correlated using Pearson’s Moment of Correlation and found a significant correlation between the two variables. Environmental factors, personal experiences, and exposure were factors determined by the researcher affecting their speaking skills and anxiety. The researchers recommend that the institution should implement intervention programs for educators to improve their oral communication skills. Furthermore, Higher Education Institutions offering Education undergraduate programs should add additional communication courses to the curriculum.

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“…This is similar to Jury's et al (2021) finding that it comes in many forms such as providing assistance in material goods and services or sharing of tasks or responsibilities. Furthermore, Pontillas and Talaue (2021) pinpointed that social support from senior faculty can affect the proficiency of educators. Stress management in the context of the study pertains to the help or aid received by the teacher from people e including family, friends, co-workers, and other stakeholders that will help a person to perform his/her duties and responsibilities.…”

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“…Thus, a strategic and effective teaching technique should be adapted in teaching so that students are able to improve their oral communication skills. (Pontillas & Talaue, 2021;Pontillas, 2020) There was no conflict with the least linguistic errors and top perception in terms of students' perception on their competency in content and format. However, an exemption was seen in the perception of the students that they think they are competent in punctuations and mechanics.…”