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Students as Stakeholders  in  decision making

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A  stakeholder  in education is anyone who has an interest in the  success  of a  school  .

Stakeholders play an important role in the managing of a school.  They are the supports of the school leaders and help make the schools conducive to teaching and learning. Their active participation in school activities, programs and projects is responsible for  achievement of the learning objectives through their

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The school Ecosystem, pre-dominantly comprises of  students, parents and the educators.  Also influenced by the impact of government policies and the connections of the community.

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What is meant by  Students’ participation in decision making?

This means: Students can discuss and co-decide on all matters that affect them, like family, school, community matters, government policies, legal policies.   It means that their voices are being heard.  This is crucial for the realization of children’s rights and also is  one of the core principals of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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WHY IS STUDENTS’ PARTICIPATION IMPORTANT?

Such participation is crucial for the holistic development  It increases self-esteem and self-believe. Students’  participation has a positive impact on the community engagement and active citizenship  Students can co-decide on matters that affect them directly. It builds responsibility, accountability and engagement

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Let’s adopt the  6-fold typology   to ‘hear’ the students : Expression  – voice an opinion Consultation  – asked for an opinion Participation  – attend and preferably play an active role in a meeting Partnership  – have a formal role in decision-making Activism  – identify a problem, propose a solution, and advocate its adoption Leadership  – plan and make decisions

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Classrooms  – engagement in classroom management and allocation of resources.  Administration  – Student bodies are organised  to participate as members school committees; cultural  activities and functions, maintaining discipline, editorial board etc.  Reforming Culture  – Students are enabled with authority to negotiate in  decision making; holding functions and even choosing the functionaries.

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Create a platform for regular and free interaction with students Have a leadership team and allow for all students to become leaders on rotation Install an anonymous suggestion and feedback box Create a student technical support and mentoring group Invite students to join an advisory group. Start various clubs and let the students’ run them Ask students about technology practices and curriculum Float a “Rights and Responsibilities’ charter

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Less dropouts and more results Improved enrollments Building a strong alumni base Development of the crucial skill of decision making Provision of a social, emotional support for students Conducive environment fueled with  progress and collaboration Fosters a sense of citizenship in young learners

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“You can design and create and build the most wonderful place in the world.  But it takes people to make the dream a reality.” Walt Disney

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