participatory school
nounUK /pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪtəri skuːl/
US /pɑːrˈtɪsəpətɔːri skuːl/
A school where kids help make choices and join in activities.
At our participatory school, students vote on which clubs to start.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A school that encourages everyone to take part in lessons and events.
The participatory school held a fair where every class ran a game booth.
3. A place of learning where teachers and students share decisions.
In a participatory school, the rules are written together by staff and pupils.
4. A school model focused on hands-on involvement rather than just listening.
Her participatory school lets children plant and care for the garden themselves.