Students are a key component in a well managed classroom. It is important not only to teach students self-responsibility, but also self-discipline, self-management, self-regulation, self-control and social skills.
HOW A STUDENT CAN OWN THEIR EDUCATION
Number One: Be your own advocate. Stake a claim in the classroom by making sure the teacher knows who you are...in a good way. Number Two: Ask lots of questions....and show confusion appropriately. Number Three: Communicate your struggles to your teachers. What is going on that affects your work? Number Four: Think of school as your office in training. Are you a good co-worker? Number Five: Dress for success, but don't panic, you don't have to wear a suit to be taken seriously. Number Six: At least do the minimum so you aren't creating gaps that are harder to bridge later. Better yet, do more. Number Seven: Sweat a little. School is your brain gym. You have to work out your muscles, make them a little sore, if you're going to lift a heavier load later on. Number Eight: Find ways to relate to your reading and writing. What original thoughts and experiences can you bring to the lesson to make it come alive for yourself? Number Nine: Be in class. Don't jeopardize your own training. Number Ten: Surround yourself with other students who can help you. You don't have to be best friends with everyone you seek advice from, but find friends or acquaintances that are rooting for you, the best of you. |
ENCOURAGING STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY IN MY CLASSROOM
1. Encourage students to set goals and be reflective 2. Allow students to make decisions 3. Ask students for feedback on lessons. What did you enjoy? What did you dislike? 4. Have student led parent-teacher conferences |