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Definition:
Student voice is each student’s ability to influence and impact his/her educational experiences.
Intentionally honoring student voice results in learner empowerment, strong partnerships, and deep engagement for investment in learning.
THE PILLARS OF STUDENT VOICE
Learner Empowerment
Student & Teacher Partnerships
Deep Engagement
- Self-advocate
- Respectful and reciprocal communication.
- Open discussion (opportunity and tools)
- Choice
- Input
- Ownership
- Empathy for each other.
- Positive relationships.
- Informs/Impacts/Influences instruction.
- Ask. Listen. Respond.
- Engage in meaningful feedback cycle.
- Transparency
- Collaboration in design
- Relevant and current.
- Learning transcends the classroom.
- Strong sense of self.
- Primary actors of their learning.
- Active in the betterment of the school and community
- Vigorous learning experiences
⟨----------------------------------- for INVESTMENT IN LEARNING ------------------------------------⟩
Empowerment means the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights.
