![]() Student-Led Conferences 101 What is a student-led conference? A student-led conference is an opportunity for students to share their learning with their parents in school for an allocated time. Students are encouraged to get dressed up in their finest clothing (pants and shirts for boys and smart dresses for girls). Who does the student-led conference involve? The student leads the discussion. The parent questions, listens and learns. The teacher is present and will be walking around, but will not be actively participating. How does the student-led conference take place? The student-led conference is held in the student’s classroom. It lasts for 15-20 minutes. The student-led conference can be carried out in the native language of the student and parent with the focus on understanding. The student leads the conference, explaining his/her learning to the parents. The parents’ role is to support and encourage the student as well as ask appropriate questions while the conference is taking place. (See suggestions below.) What is the purpose of the student-led conferences? o To promote home and school partnership o To increase the students’ responsibility for their learning and to promote reflection o To show progress being made o To encourage 3-way interaction o To provide an opportunity for parents to understand their child’s learning
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