Agency Resources for Teachers

Education Hub Article - ' I found this was a great first stop to provide a useful theoretical underpinning around agency, as well as practical advice on how to teach in a way that promotes agency.' - Peter, Western Springs College.

ERO article on strategies to develop student agency 

Core Education Ten Trends  - Explains student agency as one of the 'Ten Trends' in teaching and learning identified.

Inside the Black Box - Black & Wiliam - Formative Assessment  “When anyone is trying to learn, feedback about the effort has three elements: recognition of the desired goal, evidence about present position, and some understanding of a way to close the gap between the two. All three must be understood to some degree by anyone before he or she can take action to improve learning.” For me, fomative assessment or assesment for learning is a key pedagogical approach that can enhance student agency - Peter, Ngā Puna o Waiōrea Western Springs College. 

The Influence of Teaching, Beyond Standardized Test Scores: Engagement, Mindsets and Agency - 2015 Harvard study into Agency with practical ideas for teachers answers the central question: “How do distinct components of teaching influence the development and expression of agency-related factors in sixth to ninth grade classrooms?” 

Getting started with Assessment for Learning - Clear and practical introduction to assessment for learning.

Student Agency and the OECD Learning Compass - OECD vision for 2030 in brief with link to OECD Future of Education and Skills Student Agency pages.

Learner Agency, Cognition Education -  Steve Saville: 'agency is about developing a young person who has the power to act.'

TKI Article on UDL and Student Agency - "This short article discusses the concept of the expert learner in the context of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL). It includes links to useful resources and could be useful for teachers of all year levels. UDL, with its clear focus on differentiation, has transformed my course planning and delivery in our MLE, and I would recommend it to all teachers." Ben, Ngā Puna o Waiōrea Western Springs College.

The Science of Character Video - Discusses how the science of character can be used to inspire agency and character development.