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I do not believe that I am the only source of knowledge in the classroom. While I have expertise and responsibility for guiding the learning process, students also bring valuable knowledge, experiences, and perspectives that contribute to collective learning.

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Student agency plays critical role in a diverse ..classroom because it allows students to take ownership of their learning and contribute their unique experiences, perspectives, and ideas. Students come from different cultural, academic, and personal backgrounds, and their voices enrich the learning experience for everyone.

My role as an instructor is not only to deliver knowledge but also to create opportunities where students can actively participate.

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I believe creating a safe classroom environment requires building trust, openness, and mutual respect between the instructor and students. Students should feel comfortable expressing concerns, asking questions, or challenging ideas without fear of judgment or negative consequences. I know this through students' willingness to participate, share their perspectives, and provide feedback during discussions.

To maintain this atmosphere, I encourage open communication, listen actively to students' concerns, acknowledge different experiences, and address any issues of exclusion or discrimination promptly and fairly. I also establish clear classroom expectations that promote respect, inclusiveness, and psychological safety for everyone.

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No. The class would feel truly safe by the presence of open constructive disagreement. Students need to be able to challenge materials, assumptions or language. they should voluntarily share diverse lived experiences or ask questions when discussing a sensitive topic.

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Student agency empowers learners to take ownership of their learning, contribute their perspectives, and actively participate in the classroom. This is especially important in diverse classrooms where different voices and experiences should be valued.

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A safe classroom is one where students feel comfortable raising concerns without fear of judgment. I can maintain this atmosphere by listening actively, responding respectfully, and addressing concerns fairly.

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A safe classroom is one where students feel comfortable raising concerns without fear of judgment. I can maintain this atmosphere by listening actively, responding respectfully, and addressing concerns fairly

Student agency empowers learners to take ownership of their learning, contribute their perspectives, and actively participate in the classroom. This is especially important in diverse classrooms where different voices and experiences should be valued.

No, I am not the only knowledge authority in the classroom. Students also bring valuable experiences, perspectives, and knowledge that enrich learning and promote collaboration.

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A safe classroom is one where students feel comfortable raising concerns without fear of judgment. I can maintain this atmosphere by listening actively, responding respectfully, and addressing concerns fairly

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Student agency plays a crucial role in a diverse classroom because it empowers students to take ownership of their learning and express their unique perspectives. It encourages active participation, builds confidence, and helps students feel valued and included regardless of their backgrounds. As a result, the classroom becomes more engaging, collaborative, and respectful of diversity.

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Yes

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You are not the only one knowledgeable in the classroom; however, it is important to appreciate that every learner knows something, and this should be appreciated so as to enable every learner to contribute positively to the learning process. This understanding contributes enormously to experiential learning

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Student’s agency in the classroom plays a critical role of empowering learners to take ownership of their own learning making meaningful choices, and actively shaping their education trajectories.

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Student’s agency in the classroom plays a critical role of empowering learners to take ownership of their own learning making meaningful choices, and actively shaping their education trajectories.

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The class might not feel safe calling someone out if they feel unsafe. However, in such circumstances, it is better to create an anonymous complaint and response mechanism (CRM), which would make the learners safe enough to report any incident that they feel is unsafe to them.

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I assume the class might not feel safe in such circumstances; however, you could agree as a class on clear anonymous reporting mechanisms, should anyone feel the need of wanting to raise an issue against the other. In other settings, it could be called complaints and response mechanisms (CRM).

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I am not the only knowledge authority in the classroom. I intend to hold structure and subject expertise while treating students’ lived experiences and questions as legitimate knowledge that deepens everyone’s learning

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Student agency means learners are co‑creators of the course, not just recipients. In a diverse classroom, it lets different identities and strengths shape examples, norms, pacing, and even assessment choices.

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Possibly, i think my class feels safe calling me out, I see students questioning decisions, naming discomfort, or suggesting alternatives without fear. I maintain that by responding calmly, thanking them, and acting on valid concerns.

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Yes, I create a safe space where student s can respectfully express their constructive feedback

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I am not. It is always helpful to listen and give room for thoughts. Designing studies around brainstorming sessions and student participation is always an effective way to learn.

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It helps them understand themselves to be able to contribute within the group. It is necessary to understand your role and participate accordingly.

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Yes. I create a safe space where students can respectfully express their contradictions or constructive feedback.

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Not by a long shot – I want the students to bring everything they know and think as well. I may have some expertise and experience they do not yet have, but the classroom must be a place of mutual sharing.

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All students should feel free and comfortable to bring their whole selves, and to act authentically without fear of repercussions. Of course, respecting others is a vital part of that. Then diversity can truly emerge sustainably.

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I hope so but there's no way of knowing. I want to be as warm and open as possible and make it clear that there are no repercussions to pointing out when I make mistakes. Culture is built collectively, and we want one of mutual respect and ceaseless improvement. I hope over time, students feel comfortable taking ownership over this as well.

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Absolutely not, there is a lot that a facilitator learns from her/ his students which is why a class should be a safe space for everyone to express themselves, share their experiences, and built up new innovations.

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Student agency is essential in a diverse classroom as it empowers students to actively shape their learning and classroom culture. By giving students voice, choice, and opportunities to participate in decisions, agency acknowledges different identities and experiences, promotes inclusion and belonging, and balances power between the facilitator and students.

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I believe this depends on the culture or the relationship between the facilitator and the students! Hence, in my opinion students should feel free to address you as a facilitator and if you notice that students are being quiet and yet you can see that they have unspoken ideas, as a facilitator you should re-evaluate your relationship with your students as a class should be a safe space for everyone not a lecturing conference.

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I believe this depends on the culture or the relationship between the facilitator and the students! Hence, in my opinion students should feel free to address you as a facilitator and if you notice that students are being quiet and yet you can see that they have unspoken ideas, as a facilitator you should re-evaluate your relationship with your students as a class should be a safe space for everyone not a lecturing conference.

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I believe in knowledge sharing. In the classroom, I prepare concepts and subjects, but with different understandings of these concepts from different students, we all improve our knowledge. I believe in leading the class, but everyone has knowledge to share.

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Student agency plays an important role in creating a good classroom environment for everyone. They also take the central part of ensuring that the classroom is safe for everyone, and take some primary actions in reporting or resolving any mistreatments.

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Yes, to create a safe environment for them or future students, I will create an open and friendly space, allowing students to call me out when feeling unsafe or discriminated against, to be able to end the discrimination.

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This shouldn't be the case but its does happen occasionally.

I would say No, simply because in an inclusive and collaborative setting(classroom), the teacher or facilitator should not be the only knowledge authority.

As you bring expertise , your role is also to guide, facilitate and create space for shared learning where every students' experience, background and perspective contribute to the collective Knowledge.

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Student Agency does mean to give learners the power , voice and responsibility to shape their own Learning.

This would make sure become more active, not to be passive participants hence being able to express their opinions, make choices thus influencing what and how they learn.

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I believe emotional and psychological safety in the classroom is essential for meaningful learning. I try to build a relationship of mutual respect and openness whereby students feel comfortable sharing their issues.

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No, as a teacher I am not the only authority of knowledge because a classroom is where students do research, explore environment and used the personal experiences in constructive discussions and do practice activities that build their knowledge and skills. Thus, as a teacher, I must give more time to learners to do a number of learning activities and then act as a guide or a facilitator. This, make learners feel their voice and choice are considered and they value their learning journey which make them make their dream come true.

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Students' agency, create a bigger role in the classroom. first of all, it helps to develop independent and adaptable individuals. It also helps to cater for the choice and voice of every learner regardless of their differences in term of abilities, background, talents, knowledge and skills among. this is because every learner in the classroom is different from the other. Also, when students' agency is considered in the classroom, it allows the use of differentiated approach of learning where every learner is supported to maximize his or her potential and thus realize his or her dream.

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Yes, I hope my class feel safe calling me if they feel unsafe or discriminated against. This is because at the beginning of the class, I make sure my student can freely express their emotion. I do this, by setting classroom rule where the entire class agree that everyone should participate in the class and express him or herself. When learners can express themselves, I believe it help at teacher to cater for voice and choice of every learner.

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No, as a teacher, I am not the only knowledge authority in the classroom. the intention of not being the only knowledge authority in the classroom is to give all learners exposure to express their knowledge, skills and talents. Thus, every learner's voice and choice considered. These also helps a teacher to consider individualization learning and to develop skills needs to cope with 21 century challenges. Examples of such skills are like communication, collaboration, creativity, creative thinking, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership skills among others.

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In a diverse classroom, student agency helps consider learner's voice and choice. Thus, differentiated learning approach where every leaner's needs, interests, level and knowledge, skills, talents, abilities and other individual differences are considered to ensure the maximization of every learner's potential.

Secondly, in a diverse classroom, student agency develops independent and adaptable individual.

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Yes, as a teacher, I always make used that every student is safe to call me and freely tell me when he or she feels he or she fells unsafe or discriminated against me. I do this by creating class rules where everyone is supported to communicate when he or she feels unsafe.

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Student agency is essential in a diverse classroom because it empowers learners to express their identities, make choices, and take ownership of their learning. It creates space for different voices, fosters inclusion, and helps students feel valued and respected.

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One way I know they feel safe is through how freely they express themselves during discussions, how they give feedback (even critical ones), and how some have privately approached me when something didn’t sit right. That kind of honesty only happens when students feel genuinely heard and respected.

To maintain that atmosphere, I keep checking in, not just academically, but emotionally. I reflect often on my own biases, and I continue learning. I also actively encourage different voices in the room, especially those that might normally stay silent. It’s about trust, and I work on building it every day.

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This should be "everyone's business or matter"

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Student agency play a crutial role as a "guardian of inclusivity", they should report any discrimination cases (for example), shows and ensure respect,....

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Yes, they will fell secured and free to tell their issues to me. This need discretion, confidency, trust and being a problem solver.

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I am a firm believer that no one has the monopoly of knowledge. AS such, I implement measures to encourage students to share their opinion or point of view without feeling judged in any way. Moreover, I try to encourage the class that no answer is entirely wrong, and we are all learning from each other.

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I feel that student agency plays a fundamental role in establishing a diverse classroom. Student will feel safer in their differences when they feel heard and included.

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This has always been my hope and wish. I usually do my best to create an environment where each individual feel free to raise any issue or concern they have without feeling intimidated in any way. In addition, I positively receive both negative and positive feedback and work on it to improve my interactions with the class.

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No, we need to foster collaborative learning and peer discussions to encourage students to share their diverse viewpoints and be able to apply these to problems being addressed.

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A vital role. Students should take ownership of their learning process and be open to supporting multiple perspectives and diverse views.

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I always set clear expectations for respect and inclusivity in class to create an atmosphere that fosters safe environment for open collaborations. I also plan to encourage open dialogue and feedback options.

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I feel Like calling out someone sounds tough. However, I feel like with the class setting, students are free to give feedback on things or situations that make them feel unsafe and discriminated against.

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While I bring a particular expertise on the subject matter, I should allow students to share/speak out their thoughts. As the ALU system confirms, we are Coaches/Facilitators, not Lecturers. We can guide the learning process but students have much more potential to explore and share about any subject.

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Ensuring the individual's special needs are catered for and offering the best learning experience that fits and satisfies the beneficiaries.

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I believe the foundation of this is paved by the teacher/facilitator. To me, this has a lot to do with classroom management, knowledge of cultural diversity, and EI. Yes, I always do my best to ensure students feel valued giving them a room to freely get back to me when they feel unsafe or discriminated.

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I believe the foundation of this is paved by the teacher/facilitator. To me, this has a lot to do with classroom management, knowledge of cultural diversity, and EI. Yes, I always do my best to ensure students feel valued giving them a room to freely get back to me when they feel unsafe or discriminated.

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I aim to be mindful of my tone and acknowledge my mistakes when I notice them or they are pointed out to me. All in all, students or class generally feel safe in my presence.

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At college, it is important to be the content master before you enter the classroom. However, it would be unwise to think you are the only person who is more knowledgeable other in the classroom. This is because a coach facilitates students from various backgrounds (students who might have already taken the same course or who are from other universities or whose session they are taking is their area of expertise).

As a coach, you should acknowledge such scenarios and create room for everyone to share their perspectives/ideas/opinions.

You also create a team in class based on the level of understanding to have a varied team. This helps students learn from the MKO (More knowledgeable others).

A coach needs to exercise the value of constant learning.

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The role of students in diverse classrooms is challenged when the students are joining their first class in college. However, this is the starting point to introduce to students what the class sessions look like and their contribution to achieving LO, networking, and connecting with their colleagues from various countries.

This is done by setting class norms, exercising open communication, setting up class activities that encourage active participation, and continuous support through office hours.

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I encourage asking questions to seek and get clarity

I encourage health debate and discussion. Students are reminded to challenge the idea, not the person, to feel safe.

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I have not had an experience in the classroom to assess if they can call me out if the need arises.

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3. Knowledge Authority: You don’t need to be the only authority. Intention is to encourage collaboration, enhance learning, and build critical thinking by incorporating diverse perspectives.

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2. Student Agency: It involves empowering students to make choices, share diverse perspectives, and engage actively in their learning.

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1. Ensuring Safety: Know if students feel safe by using feedback mechanisms, encouraging open dialogue, and observing interactions. Maintain safety by modeling respect, providing confidential feedback channels, and addressing concerns promptly.

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1. Ensuring Safety: Know if students feel safe by using feedback mechanisms, encouraging open dialogue, and observing interactions. Maintain safety by modeling respect, providing confidential feedback channels, and addressing concerns promptly.

2. Student Agency: It involves empowering students to make choices, share diverse perspectives, and engage actively in their learning.

3. Knowledge Authority: You don’t need to be the only authority. Intention is to encourage collaboration, enhance learning, and build critical thinking by incorporating diverse perspectives.

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Safe Classroom Environment: Ensure students feel comfortable raising concerns about safety or discrimination by creating open communication channels and regularly assessing classroom climate.

Student Agency: Involves giving students a voice and choice, which enhances engagement and connects personal experiences with learning in a diverse classroom.

Knowledge Authority: While you are a key knowledge source, encouraging student input fosters a collaborative learning environment and enhances critical thinking.

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Safe Classroom Environment: Ensure students feel comfortable raising concerns about safety or discrimination by creating open communication channels and regularly assessing classroom climate.

Student Agency: Involves giving students a voice and choice, which enhances engagement and connects personal experiences with learning in a diverse classroom.

Knowledge Authority: While you are a key knowledge source, encouraging student input fosters a collaborative learning environment and enhances critical thinking.

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I tend to view myself as someone who co-creates knowledge with students, providing them the lens through which they can view their world/experiences differently and gain knowledge.

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It helps transcend the learning outcomes as there is a rich challenge/exchange of ideas.

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Sometimes they do. It depends on where we are in the course. It's more rare if the course has just begun.

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I am not the only knowledge in the class. There is always something to learn, even from students

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It plays a huge role. Sometimes faculty may not notice that a student is feeling left out. If the student doesn't speak up, some things can go un noticed.

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I think so. I allow students to raise concerns to me directly or to share their thoughts with someone else who can speak with me if they dont feel safe. They always speak to me directly in the end.

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I may be the one with facilitator, teacher authority, but also I have to be mentor, friend and philosopher for the students to deep dive into learning objectives.

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Student agency plays a very important role in this regard, managing as well as advocating.

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It is important to have open culture where students can come up and feel safe in discussing things, sometimes a facilitator can also be wrong. Some students do come and inform as I believe in open culture.

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Qn.1:

It can be difficult to know if students feel completely safe calling you out, however, an atmosphere can be created where students feel more comfortable doing so by creating open communication channels (office hours, emails etc) and for me to always provide feedback to improve the learning environment.

Also, I can maintain the atmosphere by responding promptly to students’ concerns and taking action to address any issues they may have in addition to taking proactive measures like setting early expectations for respectful behavior and focusing on inclusivity.

Qn.2:

In a diverse classroom, student agency plays an important role in promoting  engagement and maximizing learning outcomes for all students.

It allows students from diverse backgrounds to make choices in how they want to learn and share their unique perspectives and cultural backgrounds in their learning, build confidence in critical thinking, problem-solving and decision making. It also allows for diverse learning styles to be catered for.

Qn.3:

No, the facilitator is not the only knowledge authority. The facilitator's role is to  guide and provide a conducive learning environment where students can actively get knowledge and learn from each other in addition to guiding discussions and providing feedback. This is beneficial because it leads to shared experiences from different backgrounds by students which further enhances deeper learning.

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Qn.1:

It can be difficult to know if students feel completely safe calling you out, however, an atmosphere can be created where students feel more comfortable doing so by creating open communication channels (office hours, emails etc) and for me to always provide feedback to improve the learning environment.

Also, I can maintain the atmosphere by responding promptly to students’ concerns and taking action to address any issues they may have in addition to taking proactive measures like setting early expectations for respectful behavior and focusing on inclusivity.

Qn.2:

In a diverse classroom, student agency plays an important role in promoting  engagement and maximizing learning outcomes for all students.

It allows students from diverse backgrounds to make choices in how they want to learn and share their unique perspectives and cultural backgrounds in their learning, build confidence in critical thinking, problem-solving and decision making. It also allows for diverse learning styles to be catered for.

Qn.3:

No, the facilitator is not the only knowledge authority. The facilitator's role is to  guide and provide a conducive learning environment where students can actively get knowledge and learn from each other in addition to guiding discussions and providing feedback. This is beneficial because it leads to shared experiences from different backgrounds by students which further enhances deeper learning.

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Qn.1:

It can be difficult to know if students feel completely safe calling you out, however, an atmosphere can be created where students feel more comfortable doing so by creating open communication channels (office hours, emails etc) and for me to always provide feedback to improve the learning environment.

Also, I can maintain the atmosphere by responding promptly to students’ concerns and taking action to address any issues they may have in addition to taking proactive measures like setting early expectations for respectful behavior and focusing on inclusivity.

Qn.2:

In a diverse classroom, student agency plays an important role in promoting  engagement and maximizing learning outcomes for all students.

It allows students from diverse backgrounds to make choices in how they want to learn and share their unique perspectives and cultural backgrounds in their learning, build confidence in critical thinking, problem-solving and decision making. It also allows for diverse learning styles to be catered for.

Qn.3:

No, the facilitator is not the only knowledge authority. The facilitator's role is to  guide and provide a conducive learning environment where students can actively get knowledge and learn from each other in addition to guiding discussions and providing feedback. This is beneficial because it leads to shared experiences from different backgrounds by students which further enhances deeper learning.

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Qn 1:

By practicing open communication channels during class time. Providing multiple channels for feedback both privately and publicly e.g. office hours, email etc. The facilitator should respond to queries promptly especially when a student brings up a concern.

Qn 2:

Student agency empowers different types of students with various learning styles tom make choices and build confidence. Student agency also maximizes learning due to increased engagement

Qn 3 :

No, in the classroom the facilitator is not the only knowledge authority. The facilitator's role is to guide and provide a learning environment where students can actively engage in learning and learn from each other in order to share expertise, enforce deeper leaning and develop critical thinking skill.

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I am not the only knowledge in class. We are generate knowledge after research, readings, audio, and/or videos.

Anybody can generate knowledge but my role is coordinate and draw connections on how different ideas are connected whenever the confusion rises.

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The student agency should play different roles:

1. Empowering students to own their learning and achieve greatly despite the origin, social status and more

2. They should greatly contribute to creating an environment that assures on sense of belonging

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1. May be if the class is boring.

2. If they feel that what is being taught is not correct

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It depends on how this is done. I create an atmosphere where students feel safe and I seek their feedback almost every live class. I would expect them to reach out if they feel unsafe or discriminated against.

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Nop, never. I believe in learning by doing and some of the things I am teaching, I learned them while teaching. Therefore, I also believe that there might be students that can offer their knowledge and unique sets of experience to the classroom, which makes me not the only authority on knowledge in the classroom

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In my opinion, humans exercising their agency is what gives us the modern world. This could manifest in different ways in the classroom. While I understand there needs to be a certain regulation of behaviors when it comes to classrooms, students need to be allowed to embrace their agency and autonomy safely and in a manner that does not disrupt the learning process of others. This gives us a diverse set of ideas on how to best teach these students

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I believe so. I invite my students to call me out even for technical mistakes I might make during class. This is usually a two way street. If I show them how we can call out someone while still maintaining a professional environment, students will follow suite. I usually demonstrate this in the way I call out cheating cases among students. I don't do it to put the individual in question down but to make it a learning moment for everyone. I am sure my students have picked up on that. So, the issue isn't merely about what things should be called out, but how can we do it professionally and in a way that benefits everyone involved

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Not sure, but everytime I start a class I provide room for student to freely and transparently express their worries. So far, I have bee able to manage all arising issues. However, one problem has been of students who claim to have a disability issue but I can't prove that. I have been referring them to the wellness center.

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It depends on how that is done. Generally, I create an atmosphere where student feel safe and I seek their feedback almost every live class. I would expect them to reach out if they feel unsafe or discriminated against.

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No! knowledge is generated with the class as a collective

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Student agency plays a vital role in a diverse classroom by empowering students to take ownership of their learning and advocate for their needs

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Not sure but i thing the class would feel safe coz as a coach the first thing to do is to create an environment where students would feel safe to discuss with you any topic freely.

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This is often the case when students do not study their prep resources before joining the live sessions or attempting their assignments. When students prepare, the sessions are pretty much led by them.

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Student agency means that student own their learning and development. This is key to having students think independent when creating those entrepreneurial solutions.

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I believe so but worry about students with low English language proficiency. It is quite evident in my class's Google Space chat that most students fill comfortable and are open to questioning or sharing opinions.

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Not at all. We all have knowledge to share. A collaborative approach must prevail. Collaboration also enables to share knowledge and learn from each other.

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it must be an active role to take ownership of their own diversity and inclusion journey.

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They feel safe, since I have previously discussed it with them. It is important to instaure a trust relationship during the very first days.