When we are asked about "student voice", and if it is able to be heard in our classrooms, it is easy to answer yes. "Students in my class talk." "Students in my class respond to questions."

But this is not what the question is really asking about!

Student voice is less about students making a noise and more about WHAT they are saying.

• Do you know if your students find your classes challenging and engaging?

• Do your students have a say in determining what they are learning?

• Do your students have a choice in HOW they demonstrate their understandings to you and others?

• Do you make all the decisions for your students?

These are the questions you should be asking in relation to student voice. 

Best practice tells us learning is improved when students have a "voice" determining the what, understanding the why, negotiating the when and deciding the how.

How are you asking for student voice? To read more and for some fantastic ideas, click on the image below!