Research is now claiming that the role of the teacher is critical to learner agency.
Student/Learner Agency is essential if we are preparing our learners for their future. Student/Learner Agency starts from a child’s first year of school for the teacher. In previous posts I’ve talked about the student and the task and now I’ve added the teacher. All three components are crucial to Student/Learner Agency. Student-Teacher-Task
The Role of the Teacher
Plans collaboratively for student needs based on a sound knowledge of curriculum and students.
Refers to the 5 essential IB elements – Knowledge, Concepts, Skills, Attitudes and Action.
Provides tools and strategies for students to be aware of, and monitor, their own learning e.g. pre-Assessments, continuums, rubrics, exemplars, etc.
Supports students to use evidence when personalising and revising their learning goals.
Clarify students’ misconceptions, in order to refine individual learning goals.
Discusses connections between learning goals, learning activities and assessment requirements.
Help students make sense of connections within and between curriculum areas.
Supports…
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Nina Davis: Teaching & Learning in Australia 