E7: ‘Child agency in a redeveloped primary curriculum’ What is it and what does it mean?

Update: 2025-03-19

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In this episode the concept of child agency is explored. We take a closer look at what agency is and why it might be important for children. We also consider how it might be realised within the redeveloped primary school curriculum. To give their perspectives on this topic we are joined by Professor Dominic Wyse from University College London and Kathryn Keenan a teaching principal from Emper national school.

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