they want a say so in their learning. Their favorite subjects are either those about which they or their teachers were passionate.

They love science labs because they get to do something. Smart board if they get to use it. They like resp sys and prefer to work in groups.

Worst teachers didnt teach. They would give notes and not explain. They would make them read silently and answer questions .

They noticed when bathrooms were clean or the school was run down and wished it was different.

Least favorite activity in school was the amount of copying and writing they had to do.. several said hands hurt. Wished they could type

Their favorite subjects were the ones where they got to control the learning outcomes- like art cause they choose what to create

They wanted to work in groups cause they learn more by thinking ideas through together.

Sounds like PBL

Who can blame them snbeach? Passive learning is never fun!

Yes, cobannon, a disservice. As a parent, I have an incredibly hard time dealing with this.

there is an article in the new ASCD mag Educational Leadership about student ownership.

www.ascd.org/portal/site...