I like the simple breaking of the decision process in to three major types. Easy to grasp and to put into practice. While I don’t believe middle school age children have the brain development and richness of life experience to make some of the major life decisions that may arise, I definitely believe they are far, far underrated in their ability to step up and take on large responsibilities and decisions. And that must be a part of their educational process. When else will they learn this? Excellent discussion!
Clearly laid out analysis of the different levels of student involvement. When a student at the Royal College of Music I became the student president and was tasked by the Director to participate in trustee-level decision making - an extraordinary act of trust on his part. I and my student council found ourselves in new, deep, daunting and empowering waters. While busy practicing piano to become a working musician, this experience was life-centering beyond all expecting.
I like the simple breaking of the decision process in to three major types. Easy to grasp and to put into practice. While I don’t believe middle school age children have the brain development and richness of life experience to make some of the major life decisions that may arise, I definitely believe they are far, far underrated in their ability to step up and take on large responsibilities and decisions. And that must be a part of their educational process. When else will they learn this? Excellent discussion!
Clearly laid out analysis of the different levels of student involvement. When a student at the Royal College of Music I became the student president and was tasked by the Director to participate in trustee-level decision making - an extraordinary act of trust on his part. I and my student council found ourselves in new, deep, daunting and empowering waters. While busy practicing piano to become a working musician, this experience was life-centering beyond all expecting.