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Wendy S Scollay

5.0 out of 5 stars "A considered and reflective review on why we need to create cultures of Personal Agency in Education."

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 July 2022

"This book provides a critical reflection on the need for all staff in education to value the importance of the individual, placing emotional well-being central, ensuring that everyone has a clear sense of their own Personal Agency. It explores how personality is malleable, challenging the notion of this being a fixed entity, it begins to explain how educators can support learners to do this."

"The work shines a light on all areas of the curriculum exposing how each area is an enabler of personal voice and expression. The value of teaching within rich learning contexts shows how supporting personal development ultimately leads to better cognitive outcomes."
Throughout the book, there is a deep personal connection created with the author as he draws on his own personal educational experiences, both within the UK and abroad."

"The author demonstrates the power of engaging community and service within schools. By providing volunteering opportunities at all levels, he articulates how emotional maturity develops as a result."

"The author understands the current challenges in education, considering the pull of external accountability and the system as a whole. However, there is hopefulness for the future, the 10 supporting approaches will help you consider how to build a framework for professional agency within your own context."

"This book will allow you to reflect on your own educational context and make you question whether you have created that ‘safe and secure environment’ for your learners and consider ways you can build on what you have to ensure that each child is able to succeed emotionally."

PMDM

5.0 out of 5 stars "Informative and useful for educators and parents alike"

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 August 2022

"Well researched, this book gives a useful insight into what formal education offers our society at present, and suggests how both educators and parents can further help in the personal development of well-rounded young people."