1. Dare to Let Go: Creating a Student-Led Classroom
Dr. Jennifer A. Jackl
Department of English & Communication Studies

2. Let STUDENTS run things!
Solving a problem…
Concept application/utilization
Student engagement
Activity-based learning
Current “pop” content
Spending my time wisely
Let STUDENTS run things!

3. Creating a new problem…
NO CONTROL!
SO MUCH UNCERTAINTY!
UNPREDICABLE OUTCOMES!

4. A few simple rules… Select a single concept Working a week ahead
Mandatory meeting
At least 48-hours prior to class
In-person
Have a plan
Power of “no”

5. Division of labor… Student In Charge Of: I am In Charge Of:
Submit 1-page outline of activity
Including concept information
Activity rules
Learning objectives
Introduce/overview concept
Lead the activity
Reserve the power to “jump in”
I am In Charge Of:
Post-activity discussion
Intro/outro presenters

6. Logistics… Sign-up sheet How many per day
They control their deadlines
How many per day
Time for the activity
Time for post-activity discussion
Build in time for you to lead
As a consistent reminder of what you are looking for
Be part of the class
“Play” along!
Evaluate
Help run technology

7. Why it works… Content: Additional benefits:
Learning through teaching others
Responsibility of being the “expert”
Sifting through options & ideas
Engage with the materials
Additional benefits:
Public speaking/presenting
Preparation/organization
Perspective-taking
Learning about learning

8. Your classroom? How could you apply this to your current courses?
How would you tweak it to fit?
What skills do you need to make this work?

9. Thank you!
Questions?
Contact me for any materials you might want or questions that come up later!