I've heard stories from classmates about teachers they had in high school that asked the students, in the first week or so of school, to essentially plan out the year. The teacher would ask the students what topics to cover, what books they wanted to read, and what kind of assignments they thought would show that they understood the assignment. They would work with the teacher cooperatively to plan units and everything.
I really like this idea because it places responsibility on the students. Giving students agency over their education can make the classroom a much more enjoyable place, and it shows the student that I, as the teacher, care about their interests and desires.
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