117: Breaking Free from the "Sage on the Stage" and Increasing Student Agency
Giving up control in a classroom or at home can feel messy and uncomfortable, but it's essential for children's growth and independence. In this episode, I share how innovative educators and parents are reimagining their approach to teaching and raising confident decision-makers. Through real stories and practical examples, you'll discover simple yet powerful tools to help young learners build agency, reduce anxiety, and take ownership of their learning journey.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:
- Moving from "sage on stage" to learning facilitator in order to better guide students
- Practical examples for creating systems for independence that build student autonomy while maintaining structure
- How offering controlled options rather than direct commands helps develop decision-making skills and reduces anxiety
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Learn more about the Rebel Project Literacy Curriculum, a fully integrated literacy and project based learning curriculum, at projectup.us or inkwire.co/rplc
- Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet
- Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.
- Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.
- Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.
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In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.
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