Guest motivational
speakers have become an important part of the modern educational experience.
They present real world challenges and situations from the point of someone who
has already faced all that and overcome them to emerge victorious. With such
interactions, students get to see the vision and perspective of the speakers
and the possibilities that life offers them. These interactions also make
students discuss their issues openly and find ways to triumph over them.
Guest speakers offer
students something that cannot be provided by a teacher in the classroom – a
fresh perspective. The motivational speaker enhances the educational experience
of the students. The children see a glimpse of everyday life from a different
viewpoint, which they would have otherwise generally ignored. Students also get
a chance to relate the knowledge gained by the books with practical
applications in life.
Different students
have varying points of view and they can discuss these perspectives with an
open mind with a guest speaker. A professional motivational speaker can put a
positive impact on the students. The students know the speaker is there to
listen to them and help them solve their problems. They are not there to judge
nor do they have an idea of their background that may affect their unbiased
advice. This reassures the child and helps them open up with their problems,
insecurities and queries. And get resolutions and insights that strengthens
them.
There can be many
ways to find and choose a guest speaker for students. The fastest (and easiest
way) way is to ask for a reference. You can ask your colleagues or send e-mails
to friends and family for that. Another way is to search for a
professional speaker on the internet. You can find one according
to the topics you want discussed and hire him or her after you have checked
their work and your requirements.
Here are some points
that will let you get the most out of your guest speaker:
·
Contact the speaker and decide on the timings
and date
·
Inform the speaker of the messages you want
to convey to the students
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Prepare the students before the occasion.
They should be familiar with the agenda of the event as this will let them
prepare the topics and questions that they want to ask
·
Update the speaker about the technology and
other aspects that they need to familiarize themselves with before the event
