Thursday, February 8, 2007

Student Voice

The student's role in their own education is important up to a point. Student council and similar organizations at the high school level are very good outlets for this. It is here that kids get to vote for class presidents, and so on. This can provide real world experience for them. Hearing from the students directly can help some teachers to tailor their lesson plans. This would definetly be for the classes that are considered "boring" for a typical student.
With all the new technology these days, children need more visual stimulation at all grade levels to maintain their attention. Having students involved in areas of their education can also teach them valuble leadership skills for the future. As long as students don't dictate every area of their education, I don't see why having them involved somewhere in their school will be a bad thing. This input that they can give will be valuble because it will help teachers and administration to reach a ever changing group of young people.

1 comment:

Debra Dirksen said...

I found it interesting that you said that students needed more visual media to maintain their attention. Do you not think that visual media could also be a better way to learn?

I agree with you that involving students in the school will give them needed experience. Do you feel the same way about elementary students?

I think it's wonderful that the students at Adams City High School in Commerce City took the lead and successfully managed to pass a bond issue to support building a new high school. The first bond issue to pass in 40 years. It couldn't have been done without the students influence. I think elementary students can have the same level of influence but perhaps need more guidance.