I. Student Agency in Assessment
A. Definition and importance of student agency
Student agency refers to the voice and choice that students have in their learning experience, allowing them to act independently and feel in control of their education. It is important to recognize and foster student agency as it can lead to deeper engagement, increased motivation, and better overall outcomes. Student agency is rooted in the idea that students actively shape their learning paths and can lead to transformative educational experiences.
BASIC Information
Student agency can be thought of as the "voice" and "choice" a student has in their learning experience.
It’s about giving students the power to act independently within their educational journey, where they feel they have some control.
Recognizing and fostering student agency is essential because it can inspire a deeper engagement with learning, more motivation, and better outcomes overall.
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‘Student Agency Is Ownership’INTERMEDIATE Information
At the heart of student agency is the notion that students aren't mere recipients of knowledge. Instead, they actively shape their learning paths.
The concept has its roots in educational reform movements that emphasized individualized learning and students as partners in the educational process.
Harnessing student agency can lead to transformative educational experiences, encouraging students to become self-directed learners and more engaged citizens.
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Distinct from mere participation; it’s about genuine autonomy in learning.
A continuum, ranging from complete teacher control to full student-led learning.
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Positively impacts student well-being and identity.
Fosters a growth mindset.
Demonstrated links with improved retention, increased motivation, and deeper learning.
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Challenges traditional “banking” model of education where knowledge is merely "deposited" into students.