An introduction to this series: what we write about, why we write it, and how research on learner agency shapes the design of Philip Fox Academy of LEARNing.
This is the home for the writing I share on LinkedIn. Short posts point here; the full article always lives on this page, where families, educators, and authorizers can read it in full — in English or Spanish.
What this series covers
- School design decisions and the research behind them
- Literacy, equity, agency, relationships, and neurophysiology — the LEARN framework in practice
- What Universal Design for Learning and mastery-based grading look like day to day
- Notes from building a proposed public charter school in Utah
Why agency comes first
Self-Determination Theory holds that motivation is strongest when learners experience autonomy, competence, and relatedness. When students have a genuine say in how they learn, effort stops being something adults extract and starts being something students bring.
“Autonomy-supportive environments enhance intrinsic motivation, persistence, and conceptual understanding.”
What's next
New articles will be posted here as they publish. If you'd like to hear when a new one goes up — or when enrollment opens — join our interest list below.
Philip Fox Academy of LEARNing
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