Learner Voice

Our definition(s) for VOICE are: 
◉Voice is empowering them; They do have a say; Realistic; structured; collaborative between teacher and student  (MS)
◉Voice is NOT: Completely open, magic or illogical thinking, without boundaries/guidance  (MS)
◉A way to express what you’ve learned. (4K-2)
◉​​Students give input, help determine, and take control of their learning and assessment experiences.(3-6)


Learners have significant and meaningful input into their educational experience.

Performance assessments are created by students to show mastery of skills. Students create rubrics and projects to showscase their learning.

Why
​Learner Voice

Danielson Framework
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Designing Student Assessments
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Establishing a Culture for Learning
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Communicating with Students
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Engaging Students in Learning

​Students give input, help determine, and take control of their learning and assessment experiences.

Read & Learn More:

Where do we see evidence of VOICE in our classroom?  What have I already done that would be an example
​of student VOICE?

  • Surveys for feedback  (MS)
  • Discussing alternative ways to demonstrate knowledge  (MS)
  • Discussions  (MS)
  • Conferencing  (MS)
  • “Genius Hour” formerly in SS & Sci  (MS)
  • Project lead the way 4K-2
  • Writing 4K-2
  • PLTW (3-6)
  • Lit. Circles / Guided Reading / Workshop Settings (3-6)
  • Personalized Learning Plans (3-6)
  • PBIS (3-6)

Where do we see opportunity for VOICE in our classrooms? 
​What could I do?

  • Feedback after a lesson   (MS)
  • New pacing for classes at FR with move to block scheduling  (MS)
  • Slow roll-out,  (MS)
  • Project Lead the Way final Projects 4K-2
  • Language Arts (book responses, writing, etc.) 4K-2
  • Thematic Units (3-6)
  • Morning Meetings (3-6)
  • Guided Reading Book selection (3-6)
  • Workshop (3-6)
  • Writing topics (3-6)