Tomorrow's leaders are having a say on the way their education is delivered today.
The Northern Territory Learning Commission has grown to include 27 schools since its inception in 2016.
Today representatives from all participating schools gathered in Darwin to pitch their learnings and ideas to NT Government. The student commissioners have examined their school's data and used it to construct solutions to issues such as attendance, engagement, wellbeing and improvement.
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles joined Education Minister Eva Lawler, Minister for Youth Lauren Moss and the Speaker Mark Monaghan at the Darwin Convention Centre today to hear from the students themselves.
Bees Creek Primary School examined why students and teachers had different views on learning and engagement after their student survey result showed a decline in the response to the statement 'My teacher understands how I learn'.Katherine High School investigated the difference between a compliant student and an engaged student, using evidence-based approaches to identify the most engaging teaching practices that will improve student learning.Wagaman and Manunda Terrace Primary Schools both looked at teacher feedback and how that influenced the way students learned.
The program is delivered by the NT Department of Education in partnership with Eventful Learning Company, Evidence for Learning, PIVOT and Google for Education.
Quotes from Chief Minister Natasha Fyles
"The NT Learning Commission is a model of student and educator collaboration that gives students a real voice and a real role in determining how education is delivered in their schools.
"This program is paving the way for an inclusive, innovative and informed Northern Territory.
"The way students learn is evolving and through programs such as this, we can see positive outcomes for our children."
Quotes from Minister for Education Eva Lawler
"The NT Learning Commission had its beginnings in Katherine six years ago. It has become a vital part of the Department of Education's Engagement Strategy and is influencing our practices across the board.
"The student commissioners are using real data and conducting sophisticated analyses to identify and find solutions to their school's own challenges.
"Their findings will have a direct influence in school improvement.
"Our Government is listening and learning from the powerful voices of students and young Territorians."
Quotes from Minister for Youth Lauren Moss
"What our students are tackling and achieving through the NT Learning Commission is inspiring.
"They will be our future Territory leaders and empowering them today will produce strategic thinkers of tomorrow."
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