The Importance of Student Voice
Download MP3Key Takeaways: The biggest part in STEM education is finding the balance between hands on and book work in classes. It's important to create and deliver hands on activities that don't just feel like chores, but as if they're important to the student. Learning becomes engaging when it is not about checking off a list for curriculum, but instead discovering new, meaningful material. Student voice is key to engaging and empowering students. Make sure you empower students by showing them tangible ways how their voice made an impact. Mutual respect is one of the most important things needed in schools. Clubs and Athletics make schools what they are because school is about more than just academics, but where you make your friends and build relationships. It's OK to stand out because there are other people who are waiting for you to take the lead.
Key Takeaways:
- The biggest part in STEM education is finding the balance between hands on and book work in classes.
- It's important to create and deliver hands on activities that don't just feel like chores, but as if they're important to the student.
- Learning becomes engaging when it is not about checking off a list for curriculum, but instead discovering new, meaningful material.
- Student voice is key to engaging and empowering students.
- Make sure you empower students by showing them tangible ways how their voice made an impact.
- Mutual respect is one of the most important things needed in schools.
- Clubs and Athletics make schools what they are because school is about more than just academics, but where you make your friends and build relationships.
- It's OK to stand out because there are other people who are waiting for you to take the lead.
