For this to occur, we must provide ample opportunities each day for students to make decisions, set goals, and solve problems. Whenever practical, we should give students choices about how they will learn, how they will approach the curriculum, and how they will demonstrate what they have learned. We should also involve students in cooperative learning groups, where students attain goals together in group efforts rather than competing against each other. Such activities help children develop interpersonal skills, learn the importance of teamwork, give them a sense of empowerment, and develop ownership of their school experiences. Schools should be learning communities where all adults are partners in the process of educating children.
Parent involvement is especially valuable to the health of a school.
They should also be highly involved in the classroom, so that the student-adult ratio can be reduced, giving all children more individual attention. When parents are involved, children do better in school. We at Peeler Open School are committed to providing each child with educational experiences that embrace these beliefs.