The Muhadharah Method In Improving Public Speaking Skills Among Female Students At Pondok Pesantren Putri Alkhairaat Palun (An Islamic Education Perspective)

Abstract

This research discusses the muhadharah method in improving public speaking skills among female students at Pondok Pesantren Putri Alkhairaat Palu. The main issues addressed in this study are: first, how the muhadharah method is implemented to enhance the public speaking skills of the students at Pondok Pesantren Putri Alkhairaat Palu; and second, what efforts the musyrifah (female supervisors) make in applying the muhadharah method to improve the students’ public speaking skills.The purpose of this research is to examine the implementation of the muhadharah method in developing students’ public speaking abilities and to identify the efforts undertaken by the musyrifah in applying the muhadharah method at Pondok Pesantren Putri Alkhairaat Palu.This research employs a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out in three steps: data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. To ensure data validity, two techniques were used: prolonged engagement and peer debriefing.The findings of this study indicate that the implementation of the muhadharah method at Pondok Pesantren Putri Alkhairaat Palu has led to improvements in students’ public speaking skills. Evidence of this can be seen in the students’ ability to deliver their speeches without hesitation or nervousness. Students are assessed based on several aspects: clarity of delivery, audience engagement, material relevance, audience feedback, and learning outcomes. The efforts undertaken by the musyrifah include the use of demonstration methods, role modeling, rewards, and oral guidance. These four methods are applied according to the conditions in the field. The implication is that the muhadharah method at Pondok Pesantren Putri Alkhairaat Palu has successfully enhanced the students’ ability to deliver speeches effectively, with approaches such as demonstration and reward further supporting the development of their public speaking skills in front of an audience.