Teaching Your Students How to Have a Conversation
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As a teacher, you’re likely responsible for teaching your students how to have a conversation. This includes the skill of being able to engage in a meaningful conversation, whether it’s with a friend, peer, or classmate.
To help your students improve their conversation skills, here are a few tips:
- Start by creating an environment that is comfortable and supportive.
Make sure your classroom or office is organized and tidy and provide comfortable seating. You also want to make sure that your students are comfortable and safe.
- Encourage students to participate.
When it comes to conversation, it’s important to encourage your students to be themselves. This means not trying to force them to say something they don’t want to say, and instead letting them be themselves.
- Teach your students how to ask questions.
When it comes to conversation, it’s important to teach your students how to ask questions. This includes things such as “What do you think?” and “Can you think of an example?”
- Let your students know when they’re being too noisy.
If you notice that your students are becoming too noisy, it’s important to give them a warning. This can include saying something such as, “Can you be quiet for a minute? I need to speak with someone.”
- Encourage your students to take turns.
When it comes to conversation, it’s important to encourage your students to take turns. This means that each student gets a turn to speak.