What are the Benefits of Student-Led Conferencing?
For the Students ...
- accountability for their learning
- ownership for progress in learning
- increased commitment to school work because they present to parents
- increased interaction between child and parents
- independence
- self-assessment
- active participation in the evaluation process
- learning of real-life skills
- increased self-confidence
- enhanced self-esteem
- development of leadership skills
- empowerment
- fostering of organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills
For the Parents...
- assumption of a significant role to play in their child's learning
- active participation in their child's learning
- better understanding of that learning
- less intimidating environment
- first-language communication
- forum for parents to have a voice
- more relaxed atmosphere
- better communication between home and school
- a forum for parents to talk to their child productively and positively
For the Teacher...
- increased student participation
- increased parental involvement
- more effective use of interview time
after the initial stage, less work!-
gain of partners to help write the report card/growth plan
- freedom to take on an observing role