A negotiated curriculum allows students to advocate for themselves and have choice in their learning through discussion with teachers about units of study, assessment tasks, and learning activities. It moves the classroom towards democracy by valuing student voice and contributions in planning so the curriculum is modifiable based on individual student needs and interests. When implemented, a negotiated curriculum centers student voice and choice in their education.

4. NEGOTIATED
CURRICULUM
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT!

5. NEGOTIATE?
Obtain or bring
about by
discussion.

7. Part of the power of implementing
a negotiated curriculum is that it
doesn’t just center student voice, it
actually moves the learning space
towards a democratic classroom, a
place where students can advocate
for themselves and their learning
interests, goals and styles.

8. IT IS NEGOTIATED WHEN:
•The teacher negotiates with students
regarding units of work and learning
experiences.
•Programs offer students choice in forms
of assessment, tasks, topics, subjects,
units, coverage of knowledge and skills.
•Students are able to respond to learning
activities in a variety of genre, modes and

9. IT IS NEGOTIATED WHEN:
•Students' suggestions are accepted and
used in planning.
•Student contributions are valued through
verbal responses and classroom practices.
•Work units are modifiable by the teacher
or learning support teacher in response to
individual needs.

10. THANK YOU
AND MAY YOUR
DAY BE HOLY
D.xx