KOMUNIKASI VERBAL ASERTIF DALAM EKSTRAKULIKULER PUBLIC SPEAKING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERBICARA SISWA SD

ASSERTIVE VERBAL COMMUNICATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR PUBLIC SPEAKING ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' SPEAKING SKILLS

Penelitian ini menyoroti pentingnya pengembangan keterampilan berbicara pada siswa SD, yang meliputi kelancaran, kepercayaan diri, kesopanan, dan efektivitas dalam menyampaikan pesan. Dalam hal ini, ekstrakurikuler ini menggunakan strategi komunikasi verbal asertif dalam ekstrakurikuler public speaking di SD Labschool Unesa 1, Surabaya. Dengan pendekatan kualitatif dan desain deskriptif, dengan mengamati kegiatan dan mewawancarai lima siswa, satu guru kelas, dan satu guru pembina. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi asertif seperti role-playing, afirmasi positif, diskusi kelompok, dan simulasi berbicara efektif meningkatkan keberanian, kejelasan struktur bicara, intonasi, serta kemampuan menyampaikan pendapat dengan sopan dan percaya diri. Kesimpulannya, pendekatan komunikasi verbal asertif mendukung peningkatan keterampilan berbicara siswa secara holistik. Strategi ini disarankan agar terus dikembangkan dan diintegrasikan dalam pembelajaran dan kegiatan ekstrakurikuler lainnya.

Kata kunci          : komunikasi asertif, public speaking, siswa SD

This research highlights the importance of developing speaking skills in elementary school students, which include fluency, confidence, politeness, and effectiveness in conveying messages. In this case, it uses assertive verbal communication strategies in extracurricular public speaking at SD Labschool Unesa 1, Surabaya. With a qualitative approach and descriptive design, by observing activities and interviewing five students, one class teacher, and one coach teacher. The results showed that assertive strategies such as role-playing, positive affirmations, group discussions, and speaking simulations were effective in increasing courage, clarity of speech structure, intonation, and the ability to express opinions politely and confidently. In conclusion, the assertive verbal communication approach supports the holistic improvement of students' speaking skills. It is recommended that this strategy should continue to be developed and integrated in learning and other extracurricular activities.

Keywords: assertive communication, public speaking, elementary students