Title

The Writing on the Wall: Exploring Student Experiences with Public Speaking Anxiety

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2015

Abstract

Speaking anxiety remains as a significant barrier to student success within our communication courses. A wealth of research on speaking anxiety and the corresponding treatments has provided an opportunity to reduce student anxiety through classroom activities. This active learning GIFTS activity utilizes cognitive modification as a frame for understanding, discussing, and evaluating public speaking anxiety. Students identify and discuss their public speaking fears and coping strategies in an interactive environment designed to aid in lowering the students’ overall levels of speaking anxiety

Publication Title

Journal of the Communication, Speech & Theatre Association of North Dakota

Volume

28

First Page

69

Last Page

72

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