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Understanding Student Aspirations Enhancing the Learning Environment. International Center for Leadership in Education. Dr. Russell J. Quaglia. www.qisa.org. Aspirations: the ability to dream and set goals for the future, while being inspired in the present to reach those dreams.
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Understanding Student AspirationsEnhancing the Learning Environment International Center for Leadership in Education Dr. Russell J. Quaglia
Aspirations: the ability to dream and set goals for the future, while being inspired in the present to reach those dreams.
STUDENT ASPIRATIONS Belonging SELF WORTH Heroes Sense of Accomplishment ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT Fun & Excitement Curiosity & Creativity Spirit of Adventure PURPOSE Leadership & Responsibility Confidence to Take Action
Selected Data—My Voice Survey (n ≈ 150,000) SCHOOL/CLASSES 64% School is a welcoming and friendly place. 51% I am proud of my school. 37% I know the goals my school is working on. 49% I enjoy being at school. 21% I have never been recognized for something positive at school.
Selected Data—My Voice Survey (n ≈ 150,000) SCHOOL/CLASSES 46% School is boring. 58% At school I am encouraged to be creative. 38% Students council represents all students at school. 40% My classes help me understand what is happening in my everyday life.
Selected Data—My Voice Survey (n ≈ 150,000) TEACHERS 46% Teachers care about my problems and feelings. 50% Teachers care about me as an individual. 49% Teachers care if I am absent from school. 50% If I have a problem, I have a teacher with whom I can talk.
Selected Data—My Voice Survey (n ≈ 150,000) TEACHERS 66% I have a teacher who is a positive role model for me. 58% Teachers enjoy working with students. 39% Teachers have fun at school. 32% Teachers make school an exciting place to learn. 73% My teachers present lessons in different ways.
Selected Data—My Voice Survey (n ≈ 150,000) RESPECT 55% Teachers respect students. 41% Students respect teachers. 31% Students respect each other.
Selected Data—My Voice Survey (n ≈ 150,000) RESPONSIBILITY 75% I push myself to do better academically. 67% I put forth my best effort at school. 55% I am excited to tell my friends when I get good grades.
Selected Data—My Voice Survey (n ≈ 150,000) PARENTS 93% My parents care about my education. 85% My parents think going to college is important. 60% My parents feel comfortable talking to my teachers.