Real Students Speak Up
Real Students Speak Up
Practical Application
Provide students with opportunities for "real world" learning
Explain to students what they are learning & why it is important
Focus more on developing life skills & applying knowledge to real world scenarios
Cultural Literacy
Teach student's to become 'Active Citizens'
Promote community building
Preach common sense & street smarts
Safe Spaces
Teachers & students can talk openly
Positive environment
Safe to ask questions
Nurture Creativity
More one on one support/learning
Peer Mentors
Discovery based learning
Individualized Learning
Tailor learning to meet the needs of the learner
Provide students with the option of a 'Fast Track' curriculum in high school
Incorporate strategies to help students develop the skills to become independent learners
Technology
Provide students with the necessary support for online learning
Gamify Learning: using games to reinforce material within the curriculum (i.e. Learning through games)
Access to school documents/resources