Preparing Teachers to Seek Out Student Voice: Grounding the Work in Critical Consciousness

Authors

Stephanie MG Herb, Lewis & Clark CollegeFollow

Keywords

student voice, critical consciousness, empowering students, democratic learning environment, multiple perspectives, critical motivation, critical reflection, critical action

Abstract

Seeking out student voice is a powerful and beneficial practice that requires teachers to be thoughtful and intentional. While students may feel validated when teachers respond to their input, soliciting student voice can also be harmful if not done carefully. It is necessary to use a critically conscious lens when soliciting student voice and responding to their input and feedback to best support students with historically marginalized identities. Teachers must be prepared to seek out multiple perspectives, deeply listen, and take critical action in response to the information that the students provide. By doing so, teachers can create empowering learning environments where students feel seen and heard.

DOI

10.15760/nwjte.2025.20.2.6

Creative Commons License

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Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/44290

Recommended Citation

Herb, Stephanie MG (2025) "Preparing Teachers to Seek Out Student Voice: Grounding the Work in Critical Consciousness," Northwest Journal of Teacher Education: Vol. 20 : Iss. 2 , Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15760/nwjte.2025.20.2.6