3 Things You Can Do to Boost Students’ Confidence

The secret to student success is confidence. Though that may not be what comes to mind first when thinking about student success, students’ confidence is key to it. And seeing how much time students spend in schools daily, educators are one of the people responsible for it. When students are confident, they are more likely to actively participate in class, take on challenges, and succeed academically. 

Various research proves better self-confidence is linked to better learning results. More than half of students with high self-confidence achieved better academic outcomes compared to those with lower self-confidence. Thus, these are 3 practical approaches to boosting their confidence and upgrading learning.

#1 Create a Safe Classroom Atmosphere

Feeling safe and supported is a predisposition for students’ good performance. When students feel the classroom atmosphere around them is positive, they feel more inclined to speak up, take risks, and engage with the learning material more. Make sure they know making mistakes in your classroom is okay and human. This way, they will dare to try new things and won’t be afraid to speak up even when unsure if their answer is right.

#2 Give Personalized Feedback

Personalized feedback significantly impacts how students perceive themselves. When feedback directly relates to a student’s efforts, it carries more value. It highlights their strengths and clarifies areas for improvement, fostering confidence.

Why Personalized Feedback Matters:

• Increased Participation: Students are more engaged when feedback is tailored to their individual work.
• Clear Direction: Personalized feedback helps students know exactly where they stand and how to improve.

How Blocksi Helps:

Blocksi’s classroom management tool makes it easy to give personalized feedback. Teachers can monitor student progress in real-time, spot areas where students might be struggling, and provide immediate support. This timely feedback can give students the boost they need to feel confident and capable.

#3 Encourage Group Work

Working with peers can significantly boost students’ confidence. Through group work, students can exchange ideas, pick up knowledge from one another, and develop social skills. When kids work together, they discover that everyone can contribute, which can boost their self-esteem.

Strategies for Promoting Group Work:

• Assign tasks for groups: Get students to work together on projects that call for idea-sharing and collaborative problem-solving.
• Encourage peer feedback: Encourage students to provide helpful criticism to one another in order to foster a community of supportive learners. This will facilitate peer feedback.
• Use EdTech support: For easier group work, use classroom tools like Blocksi, with which students can interact through group chats, do safe online research, and the like. And what’s more — you can use +25 integrated apps, like Kahoot! on the tool for easier learning.

Boost Students’ Confidence With Confidence

Building students’ confidence doesn’t have to be complicated. By creating a supportive atmosphere, giving personalized feedback, and promoting group work, you can help students believe in their abilities. Tools like Blocksi’s Classroom Management can make these strategies easier to implement, helping you support your students every step of the way.

SOURCES

[1] Students’ Self-Confidence and Its Impacts on Their Learning Process

[2] Implementing Group Work in the Classroom