Why Student Choice Works (and How to Start Small)
Today, I looked around my classroom and felt a sense of victory. My students were scattered around on stools, beanbags, yoga mats, and at desks, completely engaged in their independent menu, small group work. In one group, I overheard a debate on how they wanted to present their project. In that moment I was proud of the discussions and cooperation that filled the room, and I thought, “This is why student choice matters.”