Factors Contributing to the Level of Fear in Public Speaking Among Third-Year College Teachers Education Students: An Assessment

Vol.4, No.1

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the factors that contribute to the level of fear of public
speaking among third-year College of Teachers Education (CTE) students. The researchers
believe that it's high time for learners in higher education to understand how important it is to
not only be able to speak in front of an unforgiving audience but to ace it every time there's a
call for them to do so. This is a challenge that will hone their public speaking skills as they
foray into the real world of professionals.

Based on the result, the majority of the factors that contribute to the level of fear in public
speaking come out to be the audience relationship. The study also revealed that most of the
students facing public speaking experienced factors of audience relations, where respondents
felt fear when faced with an unfamiliar crowd when presenting publicly. This study
recommends that respondents become more prepared the day before the presentations to
prevent situations that will make them feel anxious and have stage fright.

The study urged the researchers to be driven to produce solution-based recommendations,
for instance, tips and guidelines that would help high school learners not only reduce but
eradicate speech anxiety. The researchers have come up with a public speaking guide that
will help college students not only know and understand how to be able to speak before the
public but also make sure that they get their message across in the most effective and truthful
way possible.