When a child can choose to learn what he or she really wants to know, the most effective learning takes place. Children must make decisions all their lives. So making significant choices in learning situations gives children practice in decision making. In addition, children experience the consequences of their choices. Each time a choice is made, youngsters become better decision makers.
Teachers are responsible for providing choices for the boys and girls they teach.
Ideally, age appropriate curriculum offers many different learning activities. From these, teachers should carefully select a variety of learning activities appropriate for the boys and girls they teach. Teachers should provide choices based on children's needs rather than on teachers' preferences. Youngsters enjoy variety and like to try new things. Children most often enjoy choosing one activity or another rather than being given an assignment.