student choice
Pupil's own pick
Student choice refers to educational approaches that give students agency over aspects of their learning—selecting topics, projects, reading materials, or methods of demonstrating understanding.
The philosophy holds that engagement increases when learners have ownership: The assignment offered student choice in how to present their research.
In policy contexts, student choice may refer to options for which school to attend, including charter schools, magnet programs, or voucher systems.
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- freedomAbsence of constraint
- electiveChosen, not mandated
- optionAvailable course of action
- agencyPower to act
independence · decision · preference · opt in · voice · empowerment · self-directed · self-directed learning · pick · pick your own · pathway · flexibility · interest · passion · passion project · ownership · personalized · menu
- progressive educationprogressive education, child-centered, holistic education, self-directed learning, personalized learning
- Inclusive Teachingdifferentiation, scaffolding, accommodations, universal design, accessible materials
- student governmentclass president, treasurer, vice president, secretary, representatives
- alternative educationalternative schools, democratic education, homeschooling, homeschool, unschooling
- classroom strategieslearning centers, flexible seating, group work, peer learning, collaborative learning
student, students, study, studies, studied, studying, studious, studiously, studiousness