Episode 12: Who’s Running this Classroom? Giving Students Voice and Choice
Episode Summary
In this episode, we talk about the importance of giving students choice and voice in the classroom and how doing so builds community, boosts motivation, and makes everyone's day run more smoothly. We share real strategies we use, from flexible seating to student feedback routines, plus a peek at what's keeping us busy this time of year.
Topics Discussed & Links
Delegating classroom tasks to students
Giving students ownership helps everything rung more smoothly.
Product choice in projects
Students are more invested when they get to choose their final products
Choice boards for differentiated learning
Let them decide how to show what they know!
Flexible seating and environmental choice
Help students figure out how they learn best!
Friday Feedback routines and student surveys
Hear what your students have to say to help them feel like a part of the community!
Dream Vacation end-of-year project
Something fun to end the year - they plan a vacation with all the details!
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