Student Voice
A Historical Perspective and New Directions
Description:... This report summarises local and international literature on the concept of `student voice' and explores the links between student voice and student learning and engagement. The notion of `student voice' helps meet the objectives of developing the interdisciplinary skills vital for a curriculum which reflects the Victorian Essential Learning Standards. It also ensures that the needs of individual students guide the design of personalised learning plans. Research indicates that changing societal attitudes and views of young people over several decades has led to the development and refinement of the concept of student voice. Part 1 of this paper examines student voice from a historical perspective and summarises the findings of Australian and international research. Part 2 is a review of how Australian jurisdictions are promoting student voice and includes a range of initiatives within the Victorian education system that are contributing to improved teaching and learning, teacher-student relationships and productive learning experiences. [p.1].
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