WORKSHOP PUBLIC SPEAKING BAGI WARGA PAROKI JUANDA SIDOARJO

Abstract

Public speaking skills are indispensable in various aspects of community life, not least for residents in the Santo Paulus Juanda Parish area of Sidoarjo Regency. Answering the needs of the community, the Widya Mandala Catholic University Communication Studies Program Community Service Team was present and assisted residents in the parish area to be able to improve their skills in public speaking. The workshop was attended by 40 participants consisting of men and women, ages 25-55 years and diverse educational and occupational backgrounds and diverse needs for public speaking skills. The workshop was divided into two activities. First, brainstorm about the basics of public speaking and explore the obstacles of public speaking by participants. Second, practice overcoming obstacles in public speaking. Evaluating the activity, participants were very enthusiastic in the activity and hoped that the activity would continue with public speaking skills for the master of ceremony.