Video Recording as a Tool for Reflective Practice in a Public Speaking Class A Case Study

Abstract

In this study, the researcher wanted to investigate how the use of video recording facilitated reflection for students and how reflective practice helps students to develop their aspects of public speaking. The participants of this research were 13 fifth-semester students of the public speaking class in one of the universities in Surakarta consisting one male and 12 female within age 19-21 years old. This research is a qualitative study. The data of this research were collected through observations, interviews, and document analysis. The finding reveals that firstly, the reflection process by viewing video recording not only helped the students in improving their personal development, which in this context is aspects of public speaking but also their collaborative space where the relationship between students with either other students or teacher was better. Second, from going through reflective cycle in the public speaking class, the students gained enhancement in their aspects of public speaking that are voice control, body language, the content of oral presentation and effectiveness.