Encouraging Learner Agency

Working from home can be challenging for us all and now that kids are learning at home, they may struggle with staying motivated to complete assignments. Through mentorship, we can guide students in developing skills, strategies and habits to increase their agency and become better independent learners. Ways to do this include helping students understand their learning needs and setting goals, supporting them in developing strategies to deal with stress and connecting them to resources that will help them with self-management.

For more about how to support and encourage learner agency in youth especially when they're learning remotely, take a look at this post from education professional Katie Martin.