PERAN KEGIATAN KHITOBAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN RASA PERCAYA DIRI SISWA DI MADRASAH ALIYAH BALONGREJO KECAMATAN SUMOBITO TAHUN AJARAN 2024/2025

This study aims to describe and analyze the role of khitobah activities in boosting students' self-confidence at Madrasah Aliyah (MA) Balongrejo, Sumobito District, Jombang Regency. The background of this study stems from the importance of public speaking skills as part of the 21st-century skills that students need to have. Since 2022, MA Balongrejo has begun to develop a khitobah program as a medium for public speaking training, having previously been known for its “Madrasah Tartil” program through Khotmil Qur'an activities. Khitobah activities are carried out internally and externally, such as in PHBN/PHBI events, school farewells, and regular monthly performances in the local mosque.
This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results show that khitobah activities play a significant role in building students' self-confidence. Khitobah lessons, which are scheduled weekly for students in grades X–XII, as well as daily morning speech practice and public performances, provide opportunities for self-actualization that have a positive impact on students' courage, verbal skills, and mental preparedness. Particularly during external performances, students show high enthusiasm and more thorough preparation, in contrast to their responses during classroom practice.

Keywords: Public Speaking, Self-Confidence, Students, MA Balongrejo