I asked ds to fill out this survey about school for next years plans

[Cadam]

Anyone else ask for their kids input on school choices? This is the survey I am asking ds to fill out. I think it will be fun to see his answers. Any other suggestions for questions I could ask?

1. What are 3 things about school you like?


2. What are 3 things about school you would like to change?


3. What are 4 things you would like to learn about in the next year?


4. List 3-5 jobs you think you would like to do when you are grown up. What can we do this year to help you learn about these jobs or related interests?


5. Rank these ways of learning in order from your favorite, to your least favorite and feel free to give examples or make notes about them.

I like learning by....

A. doing projects or other things with my hands
B. reading about it
C. watching someone else do a project or activity
D. watching a video about it
E. Listening to someone talk about it
F. Talking about a topic with someone else
G. Another way I haven't thought of :)



Of course he won't get to choose everything and some questions he may not answer but I am just trying to get inside his head a little.

[Closeacademy]

I often show my dd samples of programs and ask her opinion on which one she would rather use. This has worked well with us.:)

[Jenny in Florida]

I show them samples of curricula I am considering and discuss what is and isn't working with what we're currently using and how other options might be better. I ask them if there are specific subjects they like or hate and if there is anything we're not studying that they would like to add. (For the record, I rarely drop something I've decided is important, even if they say they hate it, but I am open to discussing other ways to accomplish my goals.)

Frequently, I'll get to a point at which I've identified two or three curricula or texts that I think would be fine, and I allow the student who will be using the resource to make the final decision.

We also discuss scheduling and routine, and I do try hard to accomodate reasonable preferences.

I've found that, even if they don't win every battle or get their way every time, just knowing that they have had real input into the planning process seems to make a huge difference in the attitude with which they approach their work.

--Jenny

[St. Theophan Academy]

I did this midway through the school year with my oldest (8) - I really like to get some input, especially when he is able to articulate why he dislikes a particular subject - it has helped me to come up with ways to teach that appeal to him more. Anne Marie

[dirty ethel rackham]

I do ask my kids opinion, but it also has to work for Mom as well. If I had my kids fill out a survey, well .... they might balk at another "assignment." :)

[ncmomo3]

I give my 3 dc a VERY similar survey every year and we talk about their answers at length. It really gives me great information and gives them a real sense of involvement with their education.
Great survey-may I steal a question or two? :)

[Kristen in NC]

I really like this idea.