If we want to help students take ownership of their learning, we have to hear their voices. I want to introduce you to Beth Sanders, a classroom teacher, who regularly shares her insights into students’ voices. Here’s an example:
http://gettingsmart.com/cms/blog/2012/10/the-case-authentic-learning/
One of the best things I’ve read over the last few months on Metacognition/Executive Function/Engagement and Learning How to Learn
http://www.personalizelearning.com/2012/10/the-expert-learner-with-voice-and-choice.html
“Who is the Expert Learner?
Expert learners take responsibility for their learning. They view learning as something they do for themselves, not something that is done to them or for them. [Source: The Expert Learner]
“The more educators give students choice, control, challenge, and collaborative opportunities, the more motivation and engagement are likely to rise. The enhancement of agency has been linked to a variety of important educational outcomes, including: elevated achievement levels in marginalized student populations, greater classroom participation, enhanced school reform efforts, better self-reflection and preparation for improvement in struggling students, and decreases in behavioral problems.” [Source: Motivation, Engagement and Student Voice from the research from Students at the Center]
The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) perspective for the Expert Learner is for a learner to be:…”
