In a recent article in Teacher magazine, Joanne Pace reflects on the learnmazeing taking place in her junior environmental science class.  What she discovers is that the students are not engaged in anything deeper than the strict instructions and single learning path she has been offering them.  Things must and do change when she asks “What should we do to make our school more environmentally friendly”? Suddenly, an open ended conversation leads to new learning.

It takes some courage, but Pace begins to plan for her students’ learning based on their emerging understanding.

People who know me know I am passionate about learning how student voice can be used to improve practice.  This ethical practitioner enquiry model holds great power for shaping the learning environment.  How could it work in your classroom?