Should more choice be given to elective subjects?

A 2006 University of Georgia study of US high school students found a markedly higher rate of ‘intrinsic’ (inherent) motivation in students enrolled in electives compared to ‘required’ subjects.

Students were also more successful when elective subjects were not chosen from pre-determined subject lines.

So should students be given more freedom when it comes to elective subjects? And how can schools manage this process?

• What improvements have been seen?
• How can schools manage elective lines?
• Calculating staffing and resource allocation
• Putting students first