Which term describes sharing responsibility for learning decisions with students?

• A. Check-Ins
• B. Students as Co-leaders of Learning
• C. Student-Led Conferences
• D. Routines

Answer: (B)

Sharing responsibility for learning decisions with students is about student agency and co-design of the learning process. It means learners and teachers work together to set goals, choose learning strategies and resources, decide on pacing, and determine how progress will be measured. When students are treated as co-leaders of learning, they actively participate in planning, reflect on their progress, and adjust approaches based on feedback, taking ownership of their learning journey. This approach is exactly what the term “Students as Co-leaders of Learning” conveys.

Check-ins focus on checking current status, not on sharing control over decisions about how learning happens. Student-led conferences involve students presenting their progress, which is valuable but centers on reporting rather than ongoing collaborative decision-making. Routines are regular structures that organize activities, not necessarily shared decision-making about learning.