3344 Talking in the classroom

Students might not realize it at the time but it is really good to be able to get up and speak. As a child I remember being terrified to get up and talk in front of anyone. I would get the worst butterflies and do any thing I could to keep from having to do it. I just hated have all eyes on me. I think the more often kids have to get up an speak the more confident they will become. I was in 4-H in elementary and middle school and every meeting we had they would have everyone who had participated in a show stand up in front of everyone and tell about how you did. I absolutely dreaded this. I hated go for this reason. However, when I got in to high school and was in FFA I was on several teams that required us to stand up and speak. In chapter conducting we stood up and answered questions the judges asked. Then I was on the Radio Broadcasting team which gave me the confidence I have now to speak publicly. I still don't care to stand up and talk but I don't mind anymore. I am a lot more comfortable than I used to be. I believe if kids started having to stand and speak in class as for what ever reason, they would have a lot more confidence and self esteem than before. Its great preparation for life.