alternatives in education
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According to Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the
Child, children have the right to have a say on all matters which affect them.
This includes their education. When children and young people are involved in
decisions about their learning, they become active participants in their
education and they are more motivated. Alternatives in Education - Parent's
Voice Parent Voice When parents are involved in their children’s education,
children do better. Research has found that parental engagement is one of the
most powerful levers for school improvement. When schools listen to their
parents and work with them as genuine partners they achieve the best outcomes
for children and young people. Alternatives in Education - Teacher's Voice
Teacher Voice Teachers are professionals and yet many feel that they have little
say over their work. They are told what to teach and when and how to teach it by
a government (in England) which dictates the content of the curriculum and
exerts a stranglehold over schools through the testing and accountability
framework. When teachers have greater autonomy to respond to the needs of the
children and young people they work with, children do better. Alternatives in
Education - School Community Voice School Community Voice When school leaders
listen to their students, their teachers and their parents they are better able
to meet the needs of the communities they exist to serve. When responsibility
for the school’s vision, values and direction is shared, schools are
strengthened by such collaboration and empowered to be their best.
