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Create Learner Jobs<\/h1>\n

Learners identify classroom leadership roles, creating a sense of accountability for their classroom community. Learners can take on jobs like classroom photographer, greeter (for guests), birthday celebrator, historian, etc. There are so many ways that students can help! Learner jobs create a sense of ownership for the students and empower them to take on responsibilities that make the learning community function.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bright Spots<\/span><\/h3>\n

Gain inspiration from authentic examples of this strategy shared by teachers who have used them with their learners.<\/p>\n

Creating your own Bright Spots? Let’s get them out into the world! Share yours here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Elementary Classroom Helpers<\/h4>\n

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Learners at CCDS take part in different classroom jobs throughout the year.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Learner-Created Jobs<\/h4>\n

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Students in Kelsey Simpson\u2019s class co-designed the jobs needed and wrote out descriptions and how many of each would be needed.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Middle and High School Class \u201cConsultants\u201d<\/h4>\n

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In addition to specific classroom jobs, you can ask learners to sign up as \u201cconsultants\u201d who can help other peers with certain skills that you have been working on in class.<\/em><\/p>\n

Job Applications<\/h4>\n

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Source:\u00a0Math with Meaning<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In Duquesne City Schools, the classroom jobs are linked to the RIASEC framework from World of Work, providing elementary students with Job Applications<\/em><\/p>\n

Beyond just doing the job, having learner jobs in the classroom can support learners in building the skills necessary to apply for and interview for jobs, which are real-world skills and support developing learner agency.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Resources<\/h3>\n

Inspired?<\/strong> Use the resources below to bring this learner-centered strategy to your learning community.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcd6 <\/span>Secondary Classroom Jobs<\/a><\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udcd6 \ud83c\udfa7 <\/span>Time to Give Classroom Jobs Another Try<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udcd6 <\/span>Secret Agent Helpers<\/a><\/span>\u00a0(Elementary)<\/span><\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udcfa <\/span>How to set up classroom job routines <\/a><\/span>\u00a0(Elementary)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Ready for More?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Want to explore more strategies?<\/strong> See the whole list here<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Need more support implementing this strategy?<\/strong> Check out our self-paced courses<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Are you implementing this strategy in your classroom?<\/strong> Share more to be featured in a bright spot here<\/a><\/u> or submit evidence for a micro-credential.<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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