The Public Student

Proposing there is an essential role for learners in democratic society, THE PUBLIC STUDENT shares reasoning and examples for fully actualized Meaningful Student Involvement. This student is "any learner whose position is explicitly vital to the future of education, community and democracy." This book shows what their jobs are, why they are important and what they look like in practice. The SoundOut Student Voice Series introduces the theory of Meaningful Student Involvement by expert...
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Proposing there is an essential role for learners in democratic society, THE PUBLIC STUDENT shares reasoning and examples for fully actualized Meaningful Student Involvement. This student is "any learner whose position is explicitly vital to the future of education, community and democracy." This book shows what their jobs are, why they are important and what they look like in practice. The SoundOut Student Voice Series introduces the theory of Meaningful Student Involvement by expert practitioner Adam Fletcher, founder of SoundOut. The books in this series define terms and share mental models; detail benefits; share how to plan action; detail what action looks like; identify learning opportunities; explore how to teach students about school; examine potential barriers and how to overcome them; address assessment; and detail the ultimate outcomes of Meaningful Student Involvement.