Are you ready to revolutionize your thinking about education and child development?  Melissa Muir, an educator with over 13 years of experience, guides us through a discussion on the importance of 21st-century skills, how to enhance them at home, and resources to help parents enrich their children's education.Want to know more about the power of questioning? Would you like to foster a culture of expression in your child's life? In this episode, we dissect the virtues of critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. We'll share how you can provide an environment for your children to express their thoughts and ideas freely and cultivate their skills in unique ways. We'll delve into the Zone of Proximal Development and explore how Edward De Bono's Thinking Hats framework can be harnessed to help your children view problems from different perspectives.Lastly, we explore the fascinating concept of metacognition and its role in education. Imagine if your child could understand their thought processes and use this knowledge to boost their confidence and positivity! We'll show you how, plus share practical tips on intentional questioning to make children feel heard and valued. We'll wrap up the episode with a Q&A session and Melissa's offer of a free class and resources on her website. Get ready to rethink and reshape your child's education in this insightful discussion.Welcome to Speak Out Stand Out — the show where we build confidence in our future, one voice at a time. I’m your host, Elizabeth Green.I grew up shy, so I know firsthand how life-changing it can be when someone helps you find your voice. Now, I get to help kids and teens do exactly that — and this podcast is a place to share those tools with you.Each week, I talk with experts and inspiring guests about simple, practical and tangible ways to help the young people in Thanks for listing! Be sure to check out the show notes for additional resources including a free public speaking lesson and 52 fun practice prompts.  And if you enjoyed what you heard today, please give us a follow. Thanks for Listening to Speak Out, Stand OutLike what you hear? We would love if you would rate and review our podcast so it can reach more families. Also - grab our free mini lesson on impromptu speaking here. This is ideal for kids ages 6+.Interested in checking out our Public Speaking & Debate courses? Find more here!

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