Paul Harding High School - East Allen Community Schools
Ft. Wayne, Indiana, United States
Student Voice Engagement Project
East Allen Community Schools • Fort Wayne, Indiana
from the 9 March 2009 session on 'what is your message'
The Student Engagement Project (and wiki) is a collaboration with East Allen Community Schools and National Urban Alliance. Robert Price is facilitating the ongoing collaboration with Paul Harding High School students that is a part of the professional development collaboration between East Allen Community Schools and National Urban Alliance. The goal of the initiative is multiple stakeholders within the learning community are part of ongoing professional development. By understanding each other's needs and frame of reference, collaborating in a thoughtful and though provoking manner, the learning community and the greater city community benefit. The Student Engagement Project began in January 2009.
This page - the front page - includes:
- a Flow Map (sequence) of events
- student reflections and teacher reflections from the project and 14 May 2009 collaborative session with the teachers
- project contents (elements of the project in a categorical order)
- artifact outcomes and examples
- the who and what of the project
1. Flow Map - a Sequence of Events
What is Student Engagement and Student Voice
- teacher perspective
- student perspective
What is the Message
Student's Develop Questions in Response to Survey
Student's are Currently in Process/Progress with:
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video interviews
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wiki updates
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editorial cartoons and comics
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posters
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video editing
Next Steps...
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video clip from the 24 March 2009 session with students documenting
their reflections and thoughts in response to questions
developed from viewing a student survey
2. Student Reflections from 14 May 2009 Collaboration with the Teachers
As we worked together today, I felt confidence in having young people as future leaders in our community. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and experiences.
Jamon Cheatem
I got out of this that change is possible over time. And I hope to continue it. But we need to find students to take over when we are all gone.
Shyarra Sanders
I got out of this there is a sense of accomplishment. I also go to know that teachers really care about our education and are willing to hear us out.
Christina Jimenez
Today was a good day because we got to talk one on one with another student and teacher. We got to understand things from their point of view. We need to do a lot more meeting such as this one because we could get a log more things done. In the future I would like to still be involved.
Quinn Price
I got that teachers and students can work together to make learning easier and fun.
Evan Culpepper
I learned that if we just communicate and be willing to work together a lot can be accomplished. The process at first was slow but as we kept uniting the process developed.
RaShonda Jones
Today I learned that it is good for students and teachers to have a common ground. And that a culture affects the way you learn.
Shyarra Sanders
What I learned from this engagement was that if you really stick to what you put your mind to you can actually succeed in whatever you put your mind to.
Preonna Morgan
Teacher—Student Collaborative Session facilitated by National Urban Alliance on 14 May 2009 including more Student Comments
2. Teacher Reflections from 14 May 2009 Collaboration with the Students
It always amazes me the power that discussion brings. As a Spanish teacher my focus in the classroom is making sure the students have the ability to communicate verbally and that includes having the confidence to speak out. I have/had many of these students in class and I truly enjoyed working with them and watching them become leaders in the school. I look forward to working with them in the future and hope that they continue to encourage their classmates to join them in their endeavors and work in a positive manner to better their educational experience here at Paul Harding High School!
Lu Neri
Spanish Teacher
Teacher—Student Collaborative Session facilitated by National Urban Alliance on 14 May 2009 including more Student Comments
3. Project Contents
4. Artifact Outcomes and Examples
Artifact outcomes include Case Studies, presentations, interviews captured on video, ‘comic book’ strips on pedagogy from professional development sessions, poster panels used throughout the school, and other means of communication developed by the ‘student engagement’ group.
Street Theater Examples
Poster Examples
Student Engagement and Voice Projects of Interest
5. The Who and What of the Project
Information on the Student Engagement Initiative
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Resources
Collaboration
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Comments (1)
WMEP/NUA Teacher Leaders said
at 10:41 pm on May 19, 2009
It is so great to read all of the student reflections! I am honored to be associated with such a reflective, thoughtful and smart group of young people! East Allen, Harding High School, you have set an excellent example for student-teacher collaboration. You have shown us the power that lies in listening and sharing honestly and respectfully. Thank you for sharing your learning with all of us! -Stefanie Rome, NUA
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