Class Participation: Overcome Your Fear of Speaking Up
I was always the student who dreaded speaking in class. When the teacher called my name, it felt as though I was under a spotlight as all eyes zeroed in on me. I remember well the heart palpitations, sweaty palms, the racing thoughts, and blood rushing to my head. What if I got the answer wrong? What if everyone thought I was stupid? I wanted to melt into my seat and disappear.
Fear of participating in class is nothing uncommon. For me, it was a mix of social anxiety and low self-esteem that caused...
