Everyone
benefits when students participate in class discussions at school.
Teachers
enjoy lively interactions. It means that they have struck a chord with an
interesting subject. For students, lively discussions can engage them in the
material in new and interesting ways.
For
that reason, parents should encourage their children to be inquisitive. It
gives them the self-confidence to raise their hands in class and to ask
questions.
Classrooms
where honest, give-and-take discussions take place are wonderful learning
environments.
To
help nurture class discussion, it's important that parents react positively to
questions from their children at home.
Don’t
be impatient. Engage your children in conversations about what they are
learning and questions they have.
Also,
if students really get into the subject matter and think of a variety of
related questions, it helps them better understand the material.
Remind
shy students that everyone feels some fear about being called upon to give an
answer in class. Your children are not alone if they feel this way. But they
should not let this stop them from trying.
Class
participation is a common part of school life, and it can translate positively
when it comes to life beyond school.
Give
your children the best chance to succeed and to learn by encouraging them to
take an active role.
