School is the first place that people study or experience everything. In that place, the student must explore their ability and try everything to know the basic skill for living in their older age. One of the basic skills is speaking especially in front of and present to an audience. That skill becomes important because people are social creatures, and communication is needed. That skill should be practiced by the student when they are in school, so when they grow up it will help them to communicate with others especially when they must perform on their job. Therefore, I agree with the statement that skill to speak in front of and to present to an audience should be taught in school.
The survey in 2024 reported that people in 30-45 years old in Central Java had an average 40% level of confidence to speak in front of an audience. In general, the reason for their less confidence was less practice and they were not fluent in speaking in formal language. That phenomenon was very reasonable because they additionally said that they did not get the knowledge when they studied in school.
In addition, the survey also observed the subject with questions about how they expected to reduce the difficulty to speak in front of and to present to an audience. The statistics said that 50% of people want to explore that ability in the past if they could, such as in school. From their experience on their job, they say that to be fluent in speaking in front of people, such as when they are in a meeting with their client or presenting their task in front of their boss, is very required.
In conclusion, as a basic skill for life, speaking should be taught for people. School is one of the best places to exercise that ability. Therefore, the number of people who have less confidence to speak in front of people will minimize.