Real conversations were an important part of both literacy education, and finding what motivates a child. In class we learned that students are more motivated when they are a part of an interactive learning process, in a warm and open environment. In short, they feel that they can ask and answer questions without being judged. Conversation can be used as an informal assessment to see what students know, what they care about, and what they want to know. It is the ultimate in assessments because the questions you ask are based on their answers. These conversations can help you tailor your teaching to each child’s unique needs and interests.
Conversation between students and their peers is equally important. In a safe and comfortable environment, students can discuss what they are learning and share what they know without feeling afraid to be wrong. By sharing with each other, they will come up with new questions, and new topics, which motivates the to read and learn.
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