A form of decision-making in which managers give subordinates the opportunity to participate in decisions is called participatory decision-making or participation in decisions.
Participation in decisions is important for teachers and students. In this article, the teacher's participation in decisions will be discussed first.
As it is known, teachers are indispensable elements of the school as an organization. For this reason, it is important that various needs of teachers are met by school administrators. One of the most important of these needs is self-esteem.
In other words, teachers' participation in decisions will lead to an increase in their self-esteem.
However, it is seen that the aforementioned principle is not followed in our country. In other words, teachers' participation in decisions made by school administrators is not at the desired level.
There are certain reasons for this understanding.
First and foremost, some school administrators discriminate between teachers. Again, school administrators are far away from the school climate and culture that would emphasize participation in decision-making.
With all this said, the participation of students by teachers is important. This is because it makes students feel safe and increases their self-esteem.
It reminds which strategies should be followed by teachers in terms of students' participation in decision-making in the teaching-learning process.
Undoubtedly, teachers should first and foremost identify teaching methods that involve students in the decision-making process.
However, there are issues that prevent students from participating in decisions made by their teachers.
The most important of these is overcrowded classrooms in some regions. Again, teachers experience stress and burnout syndrome.
The education process is not limited to school. Family education has its place and importance.
However, there are significant problems in terms of participation.
The traditional nature of our family institution still prevents children from participating in decisions.
Again, the lack of parental education also prevents children from participating in decisions that affect them.
As is also known, domestic violence is one of the factors preventing children's participation in decisions.