Learner_Agency in L2 Classroom_Presentation.pptx

Editor's Notes

• #2 Learner agency is about students taking control of their learning, making decisions, and taking responsibility for their educational journey. It moves beyond passive learning and encourages an active role in shaping one's education.
• #3 Agency is different from mere engagement; it’s about students actively driving their learning rather than just being involved in activities planned by teachers. Providing students with choices enhances their sense of ownership.
• #4 Learner agency does not exist in isolation; it is closely related to engagement, autonomy, and self-regulation. These elements collectively contribute to a student’s ability to take responsibility for their learning process.
• #5 While fostering learner agency is beneficial, various institutional and classroom barriers may restrict students’ ability to take charge of their learning. Addressing these requires flexibility and teacher support.
• #6 Students become more agentic when they can make sense of past experiences, apply their learning, and anticipate future needs. Teachers can encourage this by integrating reflective practices and self-assessment.
• #7 Safe and supportive relationships: Encouraging trust and openness. Learning intentions and success criteria: Providing clarity on learning goals. Peer and self-assessment: Developing judgment and self-regulation. Questioning and feedback: Encouraging dialogue and deeper thinking. Authentic assessments: Engaging students with real-world applications. Assessment for Learning shifts the focus from grades to growth. When students understand their learning progress and can evaluate their work, they develop a stronger sense of responsibility for their learning.
• #8 Safe & Supportive Social Relationships -Create a classroom culture that values student input. -Encourage collaborative learning and open discussions. -Example: A teacher encouraging students to co-design classroom rules. Exemplars & Success Criteria -Provide quality examples to guide student performance. -Allow students to define success in multiple ways. Example: Showing students high-quality essays and discussing what makes them effective. Peer & Self-Assessment -Enable students to evaluate their own and peers' work. -Use rubrics to facilitate self-reflection and growth. Example: Students participating in peer feedback sessions before final submissions. Authentic Assessment -Connect learning tasks to real-world applications. -Encourage students to see themselves as experts and decision-makers. Example: A history student creating a documentary instead of writing a traditional report. Notes:Each of these strategies provides students with a greater sense of control over their learning. The more involved students are in setting goals, evaluating progress, and making choices, the stronger their agency becomes.
• #9 Open to Student Ideas: Allow unexpected learning opportunities and student-led projects. Foster Collaboration: Learn alongside students and promote group learning. Encourage Independent Thinking: Give students space to make decisions and take responsibility. Balance Guidance & Freedom: Share power and responsibility with learners. Provide Access to Knowledge: Ensure students have the necessary resources to develop their agency. Example: A teacher allowing students to propose project topics instead of assigning one, giving them control over their learning journey. Notes:Teachers are facilitators in an agency-driven classroom. Instead of providing all the answers, they should create a structure that allows students to take ownership of their learning experiences.
• #10 Learner agency empowers students to take control of their learning and make meaningful contributions. -AfL practices create environments that support agency by fostering reflection, goal-setting, and engagement. -Teachers play a crucial role in creating conditions where students feel confident and capable. -By promoting agency, we help students become lifelong learners prepared for future success. Example: Schools implementing student-led conferences where learners present their progress to parents and teachers, demonstrating ownership of their learning.