This or That
Involve students in deciding what types of assignments you will provide for homework by using a this-or-that template.
By providing binary options for students, you learn what they dislike strongly, what they feel indifferent about, and what they love. By noticing trends and common themes among students, teachers can gain insight into which types of assignments would be met with resistance among students. They can then collaborate to establish classroom norms around the homework practices that are at the teacher’s disposal throughout the year. Ultimately, the teacher and students can decide together about a path forward.
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This or That
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Task Group Size
Task Length
Related Resources
Video
Thriving Through Sports
Sports are an excellent way to build relationships with young people. Video and reflection
Tool / Playbook
The Student Voice Toolkit
The Toolkit provides information about student voice — what it is, what it looks like in practice, how to support it, and how to measure it.
Resources
Student Voice Framework
Student Voice Framework