What Coaches Need to Know About Student Voice TLC October 11, 2018 Dr. Lisa Lande lande@quagliainstitute.org @Lisa_Lande Quaglia Institute for School Voice & Aspirations

Fundamental Beliefs Students are the potential, not the problem. Students have something to teach us. Working with students is the only way forward. © Quaglia Institute

Student Voice Triumphs & Tribulations © Quaglia Institute

TRIUMPHS… Student Voice is not a passing educational whim . When you Google “Student Voice” you get 54,800,000 results Search YouTube about “Student Voice” you get 8,740,00 results United Nations, Rights of the Child addresses the importance of Student Voice Countries, States, and school districts are making Student Voice a key initiative Student Voice is not a passing educational whim . © Quaglia Institute

When students have a voice they are 2X more likely to experience Student Voice Implications…. When students have a voice they are 2X more likely to experience Self-Worth in school. © Quaglia Institute

Student Voice Implications…. When students have a voice they are 5X more likely to experience Engagement in school. © Quaglia Institute

Student Voice Implications…. When students have a voice they are 7X more likely to experience Purpose in school. © Quaglia Institute

TRIBULATIONS… 44% Students have a voice in decision making at school. 47% Teachers are willing to learn from students. 43% Students develop programs to improve the whole school. 50% Adults and students work together to make school better. © Quaglia Institute

REFLECT What does this student voice data tell us about ourselves? What is holding student voice back? © Quaglia Institute

What is holding us back… There is not a clear definition of student voice that all of us can understand, accept, and put into practice. © Quaglia Institute

What comes to mind when you think of the term student voice ? REFLECT What comes to mind when you think of the term student voice ? © Quaglia Institute

The 3 Components of Student Voice Sharing thoughts, ideas, and opinions that are genuine in an environment underpinned by trust and respect. Offering realistic suggestions and expectations for the good of the whole. Accepting responsibility for not only what you say but what needs to be done. © Quaglia Institute

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Write down words, phrases, & examples of Noise vs. Voice. CHALLENGE Noise vs. Voice Write down words, phrases, & examples of Noise vs. Voice. © Quaglia Institute

Find Your “Sole-Mate” © Quaglia Institute

CHALLENGE Noise vs. Voice Get in groups of 4-6 and create a graphic representation of Noise vs. Voice. © Quaglia Institute

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Goal: To initiate a conversation about Student Voice Workbook Reference: None Time: 15 minutes   Process: First, show the video by clicking the image. Ask for reactions and comments. Facilitator Tips: If no one expresses a negative reaction to Adora, share that you are aware of how some adults may have a mildly averse reaction. You can note that: She grew up in a privileged circumstance, not all students are similarly advantaged. She tells jokes about older people that fall flat at times. Not everyone agrees with her political stance (e.g., she pokes fun at George Bush).  Note that these are distractions from her core message that students need to have more of a voice in schools. While we have been building up to the critical role of Student Voice, we are now directly engaging this concept. Be aware that there may be varying degrees of comfort with the notion of giving students a voice. While it is unlikely that someone would argue against previous concepts like Belonging or Curiosity, there are educators who may struggle with the idea of Student Voice. A key to understanding this concept is to be clear that we are talking about a partnership with students, not turning all decision-making at a school over to students or simply kowtowing to their wishes or demands. © Quaglia Institute

Noise vs. Voice Student Noise Student Voice Demands/commands/chaotic Student opinion is most important All adult voice is negative Everyone needs to change but me Complaining/whining Student Voice Requests/inquiry/focused Our ideas are stronger in partnership Students are open to learn Personal reflection Accepting responsibility © Quaglia Institute

The Power of Students… © Quaglia Institute

Students Control the Volume Voice Inhibitors Anger/extreme emotion Rhetoric Volume/Tone Close Minded Self-Serving Voice Amplifiers Authenticity/Genuineness Knowledge Refocus, Reanalyze, Readjust Relentless Being a “student” © Quaglia Institute

School Voice Process LEAD LEARN LISTEN TAKE ACTION with others Share RESPONSIBILITY LEARN UNDERSTAND & RESPECT different points of view Build TRUST LISTEN SEEK OUT opinions from others School Voice Process © Quaglia Institute

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REFLECT What would it take for the teachers you work with to embrace this definition of student voice? © Quaglia Institute

What Coaches Need to Know About Student & Teacher Voice TLC October 11, 2018 Dr. Lisa Lande lande@quagliainstitute.org @Lisa_Lande Quaglia Institute for School Voice & Aspirations