https://padlet.com/christinethingstad/7gqirsz6qy9cgevl en-us 2021-04-02 04:31:38 UTC 2025-10-22 16:47:53 UTC hello@padlet.com christinethingstad https://padlet.com/christinethingstad/7gqirsz6qy9cgevl/wish/1377466945 How can I help instill self confidence for students to be able to speak up for themselves and others?]]> 2021-04-02 04:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/christinethingstad/7gqirsz6qy9cgevl/wish/1377466945 lonisumruld https://padlet.com/christinethingstad/7gqirsz6qy9cgevl/wish/1381656887 I think your question is an important one with many solutions. One solution that I suggest is modeling self-confidence in your classroom. For example, instead of saying things like "I'm not a great artist, so I hope you understand what I'm drawing," you can modify your wording so you acknowledge what strengths you do have. Putting yourself down will do more to damage a student's self esteem than most people realize.

I also looked at different resources on building self-confidence to answer your question and came upon this article. The two tips that I've heard many times are to give your full attention to a child when they ask for it and to provide authentic and specific praise. These are just a few ways I believe we can help children achieve self-confidence and the ability to stand up for themselves.

Sincerely,
Loni (they/them)]]> 2021-04-05 01:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/christinethingstad/7gqirsz6qy9cgevl/wish/1381656887 lareinathequeen https://padlet.com/christinethingstad/7gqirsz6qy9cgevl/wish/1384704574 Christine -
I think that modeling the confidence is really going to be the best way for students to adopt the mindset. I use Pixar Shorts, which are short films on YouTube that have different short movies that provide a different theme.  Once we watch the short, we either have a class discussion or I have them write about a time that they can identify with the movie.  If I have them write a summary I will also have them share with the class.  Slowly having them share with the class and getting them comfortable will help them gain confidence.  I also allow them to use the chat,  and I will read what they wrote.  I think as long as they are participating they are showing confidence.  - Lareina Gotico]]> 2021-04-05 20:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/christinethingstad/7gqirsz6qy9cgevl/wish/1384704574 https://padlet.com/christinethingstad/7gqirsz6qy9cgevl/wish/1385433314 One thing that comes to mind when thinking about instilling self confidence for students to speak up for themselves and others is by having the students practice it in writing.  For example, the students' can write about situations where a character had to be brave and speak up for themselves or another.  This would expose the students to different situations that can arise where they can speak up for themselves or others.  These situations can either be posted in the classroom or shared to the class in presentations. This would provide students with example of when speaking up. ]]> 2021-04-06 02:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/christinethingstad/7gqirsz6qy9cgevl/wish/1385433314