How do we motivate students to care about their learning?
OFFER LEARNERS CHOICE
Why should we offer choice to students?
- It creates an alignment between the standards and the students' own interests.
- It can help to combat apathy and misbehavior.
- It helps students become an active member in the design of their learning.
How do I Build Choice in the classroom?
Give autonomy to students by providing them the following choices in your classroom:
Things to Keep in Mind Concerning Rigor and Choice
- the modes in which they use to practice and show mastery of a given standard;
- the tools or strategies used to gather information and showcase their final products;
- the way they approach completion of the work;
- the color, design, layout, or graphics in the final product; and
- the type of celebrations or recognitions they get for their accomplishments.
- Create learning stations in your classroom.
- Use Must Do/ May Do Lists
- Have students complete an independent text assignment, where they choose what they read and how they showcase their learning.
- Allow students to self-pace.
Things to Keep in Mind Concerning Rigor and Choice
- Student choice does not mean foregoing rigor and challenge within the learning.
- A solid curriculum includes scaffolding for all learners, is rigorous and authentic with opportunities for critical thinking and in-depth study, and is focused on what students value, know, and will experience in the future.
- Practice and hardwork are required for talent development, and this is crucial to build in students.
- Choices in formative and summative assessments should be aligned to the standards.
Examples of Student Choice in the Classroom
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