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I used to think agency was student led totally but I’ve come to understand that teachers have a role in it.

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I used to think agency was controlled choice. I still think so but I know for sure teachers have to develop a thorough understanding of it before promoting it in our teaching.

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I used to think agency was students taking initiative to complete their work but now I know there is so much to consider.

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I used to think agency would create more work for the teacher… managing multiple learning styles and approaches. Now I know that the students are quite able to manage themselves and their learning, when given our trust and guidance.

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I use to think agency is just getting students input, but now I know it should be with a purpose or goal.

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I used to think a definition of agency would be easy, but now I know it is not. 

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I used to think a definition of agency would be easy, but now I know it is not. 

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I used to think that agency was only students being in full control without the help of a facilitator.

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I used to think agency was just about self-advocacy now I think student choice and collaboration is a big part of it.

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I use to think agency is just listening to students and allowing them to do what they want, Now I know I can guide and empower them

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I used to think agency is giving students the maximum choice with no guidance but now I think agency is with some guidance

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I used to think agency was more of the teacher leading/directing but I know it involves students having a voice and choices in their learning.

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I used to think agency required a lot of time, but now I think that it can be cultivated through small, intentional actions and choices made daily.

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I used to think agency required a lot of time, but now I think that it can be cultivated through small, intentional actions and choices made daily.

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I used to think Agency was mainly about students taking initiative and giving feedback. Now I know Agency does not lack accountability and neither is it a free for all affair.

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I used to think Agency was mainly about students taking initiative and giving feedback. Now I know Agency does not lack accountability and neither is it a free for all affair.

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I used to think it was "free learning", but now I think it means students taking ownership and making active choices in their learning journey.

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It's a shift in the role of a teacher. Are we okay with allowing things to get messy? How do we support teachers, parents, board members through this process?

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I used to think agency was just giving someone a chance to be independent but l realized it also meant to intervene... 

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I used to think agency was just giving someone a chance to be independent but l realized it also meant to intervene... 

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I used to think agency applied specifically to education but now I see it as a means of empowering our students to become capable and resilient humans.

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I used to think Agency was what I do to provide opportunities of choice and voice, but now I think it’s also what the learner can offer and provide. Ultimately, we want a sense of hope to keep going.

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I use to think that the focus of agency was on students, but now I think that all stakeholders need a sense of agency in order for the concept to be fully realized.
I also used to think that agency was taught, now I'm thinking that agency is existent naturally and nurtured.

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I use to think agency did not involve task driven activities. But depending on the task driven activity, it can involve agency.

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I used to think Agency meant still exerting some form of control over the learner's style of learning but now I see its really about the learner having ownership over their performance.

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I am beginning to release ownership to students with less worry. More time stepping back letting students take their knowledge and experience to another independent level.

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I used to think Agency meant doing things on behalf of others but now l know it involves others doing things for themselves and owning it

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I used to think Agency meant doing things on behalf of others but now l know it involves others doing things for themselves and owning it

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I used to think GRASPS was giving students agency. Now I think students could come up with performances to demonstrate their learning at the end of the unit.

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I used to think Agency could fit anywhere, now I think Belonging needs to come first and then Agency can happen.

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I used to think agency was only about students. Now I know it relates to every individual.

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I used to think agency was a daunting mountain, but now I’m seeing more footholds along the way.

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I used to think that agency meant creative projects, but now I know it's more about learning style and growth for individuals. 

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I used to think that agency meant creative projects, but now I know it's more about learning style and growth for individuals. 

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I used to think agency meant giving students choice. Now I think I need find ways to give greater control of their learning.