How to Teach Children Who Are Eloquent

Being Good at Speaking Doesn’t Equate to a High Level of Study

A person who is skilled in argumentation and knowledgeable may be eloquent and logical but often tends to exaggerate beyond reality. Such individuals can engage in a wide range of conversations but may find it challenging to commit to important promises. When talking with children, parents can sometimes feel overwhelmed by their child's eloquence.

These children likely persuade friends with their speaking skills and often guide conversations to achieve desired outcomes, relying heavily on their words. In these cases, they may overstate their academic abilities. Additionally, they may use various excuses to navigate difficult situations, attempting to present themselves in a more favorable light.

Parents who trust only their child's words can be surprised by their academic performance and then again by their child's explanations. Students who are highly articulate often do not perform to the same standard academically. Let's explore how to teach such students effectively.

 

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Academic Performance Should Be Verified Through Tests, Not Words

Eloquent children often provide detailed explanations of their studies to their parents. Parents should listen carefully and inquire about any subjects their child struggles with. If the child provides reasons, it's essential to verify them through proper testing to check whether the child has accurately assessed their own fundamental skills, comprehension, and effort. Often, the test results can be quite different from what the child described. In these cases, rather than criticizing the child, parents should use the results to have a conversation that helps their child recognize the reality and plan their study schedule accordingly.

For example, a child might claim that their recent math test was challenging because the questions were designed to differentiate high achievers, leading to lower scores. However, upon analyzing the test, parents might find that the child didn’t practice enough or lacked complete understanding. If parents point out the issues, the child might push back. It’s important not to criticize but to respect their thoughts and show that continuing this approach may lead to problems.

Once children begin to recognize their shortcomings, they will often discuss how to improve or share their ideas for better methods. This process helps parents become aware that their child may exaggerate their skills. Parents should always rely on test results as a basis for discussing academics. If progress is made, children will gradually shift from exaggerating to communicating facts.

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Strengthening Skills by Explaining Study Content

Students who are good at speaking have a natural talent for learning by verbalizing. To teach someone else effectively, they must fully understand the material themselves. If not, they will find themselves at a loss for words. Encouraging children to explain what they have learned to their parents is an excellent learning method for eloquent students.

Recording videos of themselves explaining topics and sharing them with parents or friends can also be beneficial. If they imagine themselves as an online instructor, they’ll be motivated to fully comprehend and explain the material, leading to perfect learning. This process is known as metacognition. It helps articulate children become even better at speaking while enhancing their understanding and making it easier to comprehend their studies.

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