Search the World's Largest Database of Information Science & Technology Terms & Definitions
InfInfoScipedia LogoScipedia
A Free Service of IGI Global Publishing House
Below please find a list of definitions for the term that
you selected from multiple scholarly research resources.

What is Teacher Agency

Chapter 7
Collaborative Approaches to Recruiting, Preparing, and Retaining Teachers for the Field
The capacity of teachers to act purposefully to direct their professional growth, find solutions to challenges they face, and improve their practice.
Published in Chapter:
Teacher Identity, Growth Mindset, and Agency: Changing the Trajectory of Teacher Retention
Diane LaFrance (Florida Southern College, USA) and Lori Rakes (Florida Southern College, USA)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 17
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9047-8.ch007
Abstract
This chapter discusses the problem of teacher retention as it relates to handling the unexpected, whether it be meeting the needs of all learners, classroom management, or any other problem teachers may encounter. The authors propose that teacher education programs can support the growth of preservice teachers by helping them to develop teacher identity early in their learning through experiences and autonomy. In addition, preservice teachers should develop a growth mindset to promote agency when encountering learning obstacles and to engage in reflective practice. By identifying as teachers, allowing themselves to grow, and being proactive in searching for ways to improve their practice, preservice teachers can better prepare themselves for the reality of teaching and, hopefully, remain in the teaching profession.
Full Text Chapter Download: US $37.50 Add to Cart
More Results
Chapter 11
Empowering Teachers With Generative AI Tools and Support
Teachers maintaining oversight and wisdom to direct integration of AI technologies judiciously based on professional expertise and learning values.
Published in Chapter: Empowering Teachers With Generative AI Tools and Support; From: Transforming Education With Generative AI: Prompt Engineering and Synthetic Content Creation
Full Text Chapter Download: US $37.50 Add to Cart
Chapter 2
The Construction and Exercise of Teacher Agency in English Language Teachers From Northern Mexico
It is the competence teachers have to make choices related to their profession.
Published in Chapter: The Construction and Exercise of Teacher Agency in English Language Teachers From Northern Mexico; From: Handbook of Research on Language Teacher Identity
Full Text Chapter Download: US $37.50 Add to Cart
Chapter 7
Teaching Teacher Agency in an Era of Standardization
The ability of teachers to make informed classroom and professional development decisions based on classroom needs, reflections, and considerations.
Published in Chapter: Teaching Teacher Agency in an Era of Standardization; From: Implicit Pedagogy for Optimized Learning in Contemporary Education
Full Text Chapter Download: US $37.50 Add to Cart
Chapter 3
Challenges to Implementing STEM Professional Development From an Ecological Systems Perspective
A teacher’s willingness and ability to take action and make changes.
Published in Chapter: Challenges to Implementing STEM Professional Development From an Ecological Systems Perspective; From: K-12 STEM Education in Urban Learning Environments
Full Text Chapter Download: US $37.50 Add to Cart
eContent Pro Discount Banner
InfoSci OnDemandECP Editorial ServicesAGOSR