Building Self-Confidence in Students: Techniques and Impacts

I conducted this study as part of classroom management to understand and assess the self-confidence level of Electronics and Communication Engineering students by implementing various teaching and learning strategies. To collect the ground data, we interacted with students, observed them, conducted one-to-one interviews, and administered survey questionnaires. Moreover, the methods or techniques used in developing students’ confidence were presentations, peer, and teacher feedback, constructive criticism of the work, project and problem-based learning, group discussion, leadership roles, and individual problem-solving to showcase their talents and comprehension skills. All these techniques had various impact levels on student’s performance and confidence. Before I implemented any of the above techniques mentioned, they were shy, unable to express themselves in front of their friends because of fear and low self-esteem, and showed low confidence however, after implementing the techniques there was a huge improvement in the student participation and confidence level as they were always forthcoming and willing to take up any task given. Responses from students were getting better every time, and they were more willing to speak in front of their friends. Overall, class performance was better, which directly relates to the improvement of the confidence in the students.