Learner Agency by https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3 My team's working definition of Learner Agency. en-us 2016-08-10 16:18:46 UTC 2026-02-24 04:53:08 UTC hello@padlet.com Learner Agency:  https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119157904 for students - ownership, choices, opportunity to collaborate, "the swimmers" 

for teachers - guide/facilitate learning, pass on ownership to student, making education personalized, give next steps/feedback for students to push forward, "the lifeguards" 

for our school - guided by students, safe place to take risks and grow "the pool"

the world = "the ocean" ]]> 2016-08-22 14:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119157904 Learner's Agency https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119157954 Students are given the power to act as individuals. They are given voice and choice through a personalized education experience. ]]> 2016-08-22 14:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119157954 Learner Agency https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119158065 for students: strengths based learning, on-going monitoring and feedback 

for teachers: facilitator, differentiation, offering choices and allowing the student to have their own voice

for our school: seeing students as individuals, realizing the need and empowering students]]> 2016-08-22 14:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119158065 https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119158126 for students- accountable, collaborating, ownership, choice, engagement and responsible

for teachers- coaching and giving feed forward (what are we doing well, and what can we do to move forward), personalize the instruction for individual students

our school- create a safe and empowering environment where students feel comfortable taking risk and owning that experience ]]> 2016-08-22 14:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119158126 Learner Agency: https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119158158 for students- gives them ownership and power to act in their own learning; they know their goal and how to get there; makes them more accountable; take surveys to increase engagement and ownership

for teachers- take on a role of coach and give feedback and facilitate

for our school - letting students embrace their own learning]]> 2016-08-22 14:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119158158 Learner Agency:  For all, learners take responsibility and leaders help engage, facilitate and differentiate https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119158204 Learner Agency for Students- 
  • Personal initiative and learner ownership
  • Reflection
  • Recognizing needs and how to move forward- personally (How do I learn best?  What are my personal goals?  How will I exceed my goals?)
Learner agency for Teachers- 
  • Differentiation 
  • facilitation 
  • being able to pursue what is relevant for us if we are in training
Learner Agency for School-
Same as for Students and Teachers...Staff are given the opportunity to have a voice, in the direction that the administration is taking the school.
ALL staff feel empowered to make a difference.
We value each other and our students, understanding that our actions are not isolated- we are not silos.



]]> 2016-08-22 14:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119158204 Learner Agency: https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119158220 for students: help them assume responsibility for their own learning while enabling them to continually grow

for teacher:
- knowing when to: enrich, empower, reteach, motivate, nurture
- creating opportunities to collaborate, be creative, be critical thinkers, and communicate

for school - 
-an environment that's conducive to learning
- supporting to staff, students, and parents]]> 2016-08-22 14:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119158220 Learner Agency: https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119158243 is an idea in which learners take charge of their learning process.  The teachers role is to facilitate this process.  This idea comes into action in the school by creating a safe, supportive environment where they are challenged. ]]> 2016-08-22 14:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119158243 Learner Agency... https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119158326 Teacher's role is facilitator of learning versus "prescriber" of tasks.   To empower students to reach their potential using their own strengths and interests while providing guidance through a deep understanding of standards.

Student's role is owner of their own learning. Given the ability to excell in the STUDENT'S chosen field, becoming aware of their own strengths and learning gaps.

School's role is an open environment that allows for and values individual abilities of students and flexibility. Supports providing feedback to teachers and receiving feedback from students. An open and safe environment to give and receive feedback. ]]> 2016-08-22 14:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119158326 Our definition of Learner Agency... https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119158330 Learner agency is increasing students' responsibility of their own learning through teacher facilitation and motivation to prepare the students to be leaders in the school and in their own lives.]]> 2016-08-22 14:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119158330 Learner Agency: https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119159910 For students - Increasing responsibility for their own learning through voice and choice.

For teachers - Facilitating, coaching and motivating to create problem solvers and independent learners

For school - provide and environment that supports and celebrates student and teacher success.]]> 2016-08-22 14:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kgrant6/n7hfxyzneaq3/wish/119159910