Key+Action+4


 * Key Action 4 - Increase Student Voice and Choice**

“In a democracy, the principle of human dignity insists that people have a say in decisions that affect them and that their say counts for something. For this reason, probably no idea is more widely associated with democratic classrooms than the involvement of young people in making decisions about what and how things are done.” ~ Garth Boomer et al

“If we didn’t have a choice in our learning, I don’t think we would grow up…we wouldn’t be prepared for the real world. In the real world you always make choices.” ~ Student voice

" What is meant by Student Voice and Choice? //Student voice// can best be described as the opportunities students have to express their opinions and have their opinions heard and considered. //Student choice// refers to the opportunities that students have to make decisions affecting their life and learning in school. Both student voice and choice help to actively involve learners in their education and life of their school." ~ MYI

“Moreover, as student voice and choice increase, students assume greater responsibility for their learning and become more self-directed and independent as learners." ~ MYI  "Why Increase Student Voice and Choice? Increasing voice and choice for students improves academic achievement, self-esteem, confidence, attendance, behaviour, and communication skills. Moreover, as student voice and choice increase, students assume greater responsibility for their learning and become more self directed and independent as learners." ~ MYI