Tag: learner agency
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Practical Ways to Support Rangatiratanga in Vocational Education
This post explores the concept of Rangatiratanga in vocational education. Rangatiratanga, which is central to Māori culture and emphasises the importance of self-determination and sovereignty. It highlights practical tips for vocational educators to incorporate Rangatiratanga into their teaching practice, such as promoting learner agency, encouraging critical thinking, and acknowledging cultural differences. By doing so, educators…
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Use Prior Knowledge, Increase Motivation and Develop Learner Agency to Pave the Way to Learning Success
Have you ever thought about how to improve your teaching? Have you ever wondered what it takes to create learner success in any teaching environment? Well, you need three things. Make that four things:
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What is learner agency? 2 short videos with agency expert Dr Damon Whitten
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in Uncategorized, Adult Learning, Autonomous learning, Concepts, Improve learning, Improve teaching practice, inform teaching, Knowing the learner, Learn anything, learner, Learner Agency, Learner Centred, Learner success, Learners, Learning, Learning Strategies, Should we teach, teach, Teach better, Teach Better Now, teacher, Teachers, teaching, Teaching philosophy, You can teach betterWhat is Learner Agency? Agency is when learning involves the activity and the initiative of the learner, more than whatever is passed on from the teacher, curriculum or resources. Listen to Dr Damon Whitten and I discussing learner agency Learner Agency Part 1 Learner Agency Part 2 What else? Learner agency is when learners have…