Najlatun Naqiyah, Mutimmatul Faidah, Retno Tri Hariastuti, Akhmad Rizqon Khamami, Diajeng Retno Kinanti Putri, Narelle Eather
Purpose. This study aimed to investigate the use of experiential learning measures like direct training and religious inclusiveness through enactment of prophetic stories in school setting. The purpose is to see whether such interventions develop a sense of gratitude and to enhance adolescent girls’ self-confidence in public speaking. Method. This research was conducted using qualitative methods with experimental phenomenology techniques. Data was collected through interviews and documentation as well as direct observation. The research subjects were 9 female students who were divided into 3 groups. Middle and high school students in boarding-based schools aged 13-18 years. Speech and drama practice is carried out every week for two hours for 3 months from January to March 2024 at an Islamic boarding school which known as a place for teaching an inclusive religious tenet. Findings. This article found that direct speech and drama practice with the story of the prophet can increase children's confidence in speaking in public. The sense of success increases when changes occur in knowledge, attitudes, and skills as well as behavior as a result of emulating speech and drama practice. Implications to research and practice. The implications of this direct training increase one’s self-confidence to dare to speak in public. Direct training can apply religious practices and spirituality in everyday life. With direct training, they learn to find ideas and thoughts, dare to express opinions, and practice patience and gratitude. Recommendations for counselors are that employing speech and drama exercises improves personal and social competence and learning as well. © 2024 Ani Publishing Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Counseling and Guidance Département, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, East Java, Surabaya, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Surabaya, East Java, Surabaya, Indonesia; Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah (UIN SATU), East Java, Tulungagung, Indonesia; Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, West Java, Bandung, Indonesia; School of Education, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
