Student leadership is an essential part of the successful classroom. Recently, I sat down with and was interviewed for an article Building Student Leadership. We dove into what works, some simple techniques I use to engage all students, and how project-based learning is part of leadership in my classroom. Read the full article to dive deep. I've included a few concepts on student leadership below. How do you encourage student leadership in your classroom?
Project-Based Learning and Student Leadership
Project-Based Learning and student leadership building, when done well, add meaning and relevance. They start students on a path to success and give them opportunities for leadership while in school so they can speak the language of negotiation cooperation, esprit-de-corps and teamwork. One cannot start too soon helping students lead.
The Importance of “The Pitch” in Creating a Project
When students pitch project ideas to me, Iโll watch them to see if theyโre passionate. If I donโt see passion, Iโll ask them why they are doing this project. If they answer something like, โItโs easy,โ weโll engage in authentic conversation about what matters and work to find a topic that matters to them. The right project is the key to unlocking studentsโ excitement.
The Need for Teamwork in Class Projects
Teamwork is an essential part of real-world success. Therefore, it should be part of a real-world classroom environment. Every school should have at least one class, if not more, that brings to the forefront each studentโs leadership ability and helps to improve and develop it.
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