Improving persuasive speaking skills using a student-developed template in an online learning environment

Effective persuasive speaking is requisite for successful academic, professional, and social life (Nippold, 2007, in Heilmann et al. 2020). However, there dearth literature that recommends an effective rhetorical structure addresses the most pressing recurring needs of non-native English public speakers – communication apprehension (Bastida & Yapo, 2019) problems organizing outlining ideas speech (Lee Liang, 2012). This explanatory sequential mixed-methods study investigated effect a student-developed template taught online class to skills secondary school. Results showed significant improvement participants’ before after they were trained use as manifested by their careful word choice, formulation engaging introduction, vocal expression paralanguage, connection with audience, lessened apprehension. In addition, it was found out no correlation between learning environment improved skills. The research results revealed template, direct instruction, time practice, teacher’s guidance helped improve could form part alternative pedagogy.