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I think I give them the illusion of choice more often.  It takes a great deal of flexibility to adapt to their desires and needs and interests;  this is where education is heading, and I am on board but there are many students who require a clear routine and structure in order to function.  This type of learning is messy. When we give students the voice, they may choose the easiest path, which isn't necessarily the path of best learning.

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I think I give them the illusion of choice more often.  It takes a great deal of flexibility to adapt to their desires and needs and interests;  this is where education is heading, and I am on board but there are many students who require a clear routine and structure in order to function.  This type of learning is messy. When we give students the voice, they may choose the easiest path, which isn't necessarily the path of best learning.

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As I view the current "under 18 year olds" and how they approach the world it becomes apparent that they are not allowed to be autonomous in their own lives, many decisions are taken out of their hands for expediency and control, maybe part of our role as  educators has evolved into also teaching how to make decisions and choose direction in choices

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As I view the current "under 18 year olds" and how they approach the world it becomes apparent that they are not allowed to be autonomous in their own lives, many decisions are taken out of their hands for expediency and control, maybe part of our role as  educators has evolved into also teaching how to make decisions and choose direction in choices

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Soliciting student voice is something that comes much easier to me in senior classes. It will be a learning curve for me to let 9s and 10s have more input. Here's hoping for some positive results!

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Soliciting student voice is something that comes much easier to me in senior classes. It will be a learning curve for me to let 9s and 10s have more input. Here's hoping for some positive results!

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Student voice is empowering for both students and teachers. In classes, I encourage risk-taking and ownership of learning. I try to allow for as much student choice as is possible within the confines of the curriculum and am happy to change my direction if student interest or suggestions lead learning elsewhere.

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I love student input about repertoire selection--if students really can't connect with a piece, they won't learn as much as they would from a piece they (learn to) love.

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-Use “padlet” app to share how you currently engage the student voice

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If students trust their teacher, we can lead them into some really exciting and memorable learning experiences. That trust takes time and goes both ways.

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It is interesting, that things I may try in one class to solicit student engagement or opinion or direction, may result in a wonderful response and exciting learning, while in another class the same teacher with the same proposal and resources may end up in a very different place where students don't want that challenge or don't have the energy...it is definitely more fun teaching (and learning, I think) when there is give and take and flexibility on the part of both parties. 

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It is interesting, that things I may try in one class to solicit student engagement or opinion or direction, may result in a wonderful response and exciting learning, while in another class the same teacher with the same proposal and resources may end up in a very different place where students don't want that challenge or don't have the energy...it is definitely more fun teaching (and learning, I think) when there is give and take and flexibility on the part of both parties. 

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to me feels like loss of control, and that is a very uncomfortable place for me.

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I like the ship analogy.  I completely agree that the challenge is in the balance.  I can see the need and place for student voice, as I believe it enhances engagement, but I am also reminded that teenagers are teenagers who often need guidance, and must learn to adhere to set expectations (which I understand is key in many professional workplaces - sometimes a job must be done).  I believe in collaboration in learning, but at I also feel a responsibility to teach students the skill of where/when their voice is appropriate(and how to appropriately express) and where/when the teacher's voice is "captain."

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I like the ship analogy.  I completely agree that the challenge is in the balance.  I can see the need and place for student voice, as I believe it enhances engagement, but I am also reminded that teenagers are teenagers who often need guidance, and must learn to adhere to set expectations (which I understand is key in many professional workplaces - sometimes a job must be done).  I believe in collaboration in learning, but at I also feel a responsibility to teach students the skill of where/when their voice is appropriate(and how to appropriately express) and where/when the teacher's voice is "captain."

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I am not sure what i am supposed to do here, am i answering a question or just stating something positive?

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I am not sure what i am supposed to do here, am i answering a question or just stating something positive?

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Where there is buy in , there is ownership. Where there is ownership, there is engagement.

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The challenge here is to have faith in the 'captain' while still helping with navigation.