The Implementation of TED Talks-Based Learning on Public Speaking Course

Abstract

This study was conducted to find out how the implementation of TED talks-based learning strategy on students' English speaking skills, and how students respond to learning English speaking using the strategy. This research was conducted using a mixed method. The subjects of this study were second semester students. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. The data collected was classified so that it can provide new information and can be a reference for the theory of public speaking learning in the future. Based on the data obtained through this study, the implementation of TED talks-based learning videos to students from several meetings showed that students seemed to enjoy the ease of practicing public speaking through TED talks-based learning, students' performances became more organized according to the stages and were very concerned about the aspects of how to speak well. In addition, students also became more active and confident as evidenced by their participation in conveying ideas during discussions and giving suggestions on their friends' performances. This learning also makes it easier for students to access digital learning resources that suit their needs and hone their critical thinking skills so that they can produce innovations based on student creativity.