Agency in the classroom: giving students voice and choice
Anna Bennett
Summary
In this hands-on workshop we will examine the concept of student agency and its importance in fostering meaningful, inclusive learning experiences. Together we will explore how choice boards can be used in the language classroom to support the development of student agency by offering structured opportunities for learners to make decisions about how they engage with language learning according to their interests and needs. We will focus on how this approach promotes autonomy, motivation, and inclusive practice by shifting the teacher’s role from knowledge giver to facilitator, thereby allowing students to
Biodata
Anna Bennett is an experienced trainer specialising in communicative language teaching and learner-centred approaches. As Head of Product Support (English Language) at Trinity College London Italy, she supports teachers in creating classroom environments that promote student success. Her interests include technology-enhanced learning and fostering learner autonomy through flexible learning pathways.
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Workshop
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: Various
The session is: A balanced mixture of theory and practice
Category: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, including Catering for Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? Yes, Trinity College London
Scheduled for
Date: Saturday, 2025-09-20, 12:00 - 13:00
Place: Conf. Sala