How student-led discussions can promote speaking and listening skills in a classroom.

Student-Led Discussions: Improving Speaking and Listening Activities Author’s Name Institution Course Name Instructor’s Name Due Date Student-Led Discussions: Improving Speaking and Listening Activities Student-led discussions are considered a very effective means of developing speaking and listening among students. Through such an approach, the students effectively master articulating ideas, listening to peers, and engaging in constructive conversations. This type of learning moves away from the conventional 'teacher-led' approach to learning and assigns the students a higher level of responsibility and engagement in the learning process. As such, the students learn to develop a logical sequence of events and coherently present arguments and counterarguments, enhancing their oral communication and critical listening. Discussions involving students lead to a more engaging learning environment; the students listen more carefully and gain from various opinions. They can understand that it is necessary to take turns speaking, listen to the other party, and respond appropriately (Zhang & Zhang, 2020). This form of learning enables the learner to own the conversation, thus enhancing confidence in speaking and social-relational skills. Besides, regular training and constant practice in speaking out also assist the students, especially those with low self-...