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