The Power of Student Voice: Listen, Learn, Lead (Secondary) Dr The Power of Student Voice: Listen, Learn, Lead (Secondary) Dr. Russ Quaglia (Quaglia@QuagliaInstitute.org)
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! © Quaglia Institute
Student Voice Triumphs & Tribulations © Quaglia Institute
TRIUMPHS… Student Voice is not a passing educational whim . When you Google “Student Voice” you get 760,000,000 results Search YouTube about “Student Voice” you get 213,000,000 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 3X more likely to experience Student Voice Implications…. When students have a voice they are 3X 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 5X more likely to experience Purpose in school. © Quaglia Institute
VOICE Academic Motivation Self Worth 2X Engagement 5X Purpose 7X © Quaglia Institute
TRIBULATIONS… 44% Students have a voice in decision making at school. 51% Teachers are willing to learn from students. 48% Students develop programs to improve the whole school. 54% 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
definition of student voice 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
Students and Staff tell us... © 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, & provide examples of Noise and Voice. CHALLENGE Noise vs. Voice Write down words, phrases, & provide examples of Noise and Voice. © 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/organized Our ideas are stronger in partnership Students are open to learn Personal reflection Accepting responsibility © Quaglia Institute
Four Key Points We Need to Understand at the Secondary Level. 1. Students need to be willing and able. 2. Silence does not mean agreement. 3. Voice is not something we give or provide. 4. All voices are not equal. © Quaglia Institute
The Power of Students… © Quaglia Institute
Students Control the Volume Voice Inhibitors Extreme Emotion Rhetoric Volume/Tone Close Minded Self-Serving Voice Amplifiers Authenticity/Genuineness Knowledge Refocus, Reanalyze, Readjust Relentless Being a “student” © Quaglia Institute
students need that will REFLECT What skills do your students need that will allow their voices to be heard? © 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
Major Factors Influencing Student Voice…. Time Willingness Skills YOU © Quaglia Institute
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Time to Take Action! © Quaglia Institute
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“Aha” Moment Burning Question © Quaglia Institute
Embrace…. The Power of Balance What Leaders Must Do NOW to Support Student Voice! Embrace…. The Power of Balance © Quaglia Institute
For Student Voice to be heard, YOU need to balance... Teacher Responsibility Student Responsibility © Quaglia Institute
For Student Voice to be heard, YOU need to balance... Listening Speaking © Quaglia Institute
For Student Voice to be heard, YOU need to balance... Importance Urgency © Quaglia Institute
For Student Voice to be heard, I need to balance... © Quaglia Institute
I Challenge YOU… © Quaglia Institute
Ask yourself… Am I comfortable asking students what they think? 2. Am I ready to be surprised by what I hear? 3. Am I ready for change? © Quaglia Institute
The Power of Student Voice: Listen, Learn, Lead (Secondary) Dr The Power of Student Voice: Listen, Learn, Lead (Secondary) Dr. Russ Quaglia (Quaglia@QuagliaInstitute.org)