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Student voice and the perils of popularity
Abstract
In this article we suggest that the current popularity of student voice can lead to surface compliance—to a quick response that focuses on ‘how to do it’ rather than a reflective review of ‘why we might want to do it’. We look at the links between student consultation and participation and the legacy of the progressive democratic tradition in our schools and we look also at the difference between teaching about democracy as an investment for the future and enacting democratic principles in the daily life of the school (a commitment to the present). The tension between institutional gains (the school improvement perspective) and personal gains (confidence, a view point and the shaping of identity) is discussed and three of the ‘big issues’ are identified that underlie the credible development of student voice: power relations between teachers and students, the commitment to authenticity, and the principle of inclusiveness. Finally we reflect on some of the organizational implications of developing student voice: finding time and building a whole‐school culture in which student voice has a place.
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- Authors
- Rudduck, J., & Fielding, M.
- Venue
- Educational Review
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2006-05
- Volume
- 58
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 219-231
- ISSN
- 0013-1911 (ISSN-L)
- 1465-3397
- OpenAlex
- W2160035201
- Cited by
- 304
- References
- 15
- FWCI
- 21.90
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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