Agency

Agency

Rethinking resistance
DoorQuintijn Schenkel december 27, 2025februari 2, 2026

“From Conservatism to Collaboration: Rethinking Resistance in Education”Are teachers really resistant to change—or are they just not included in it?My research challenges the stereotype of the “conservative teacher.” When given the chance to co-create curriculum, teachers showed high engagement and professionalism.The lesson? Resistance often reflects exclusion, not opposition.Let’s build systems where teachers are not just…

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Teachers’ willingness to change is about alignment and agency
DoorQuintijn Schenkel december 23, 2025februari 2, 2026

Teachers are often seen as resistant to change — but is that fair? Research shows that teachers’ willingness to change isn’t about stubbornness; it’s about alignment and agency. When new policies or innovations match a teacher’s educational vision, they are far more likely to embrace them. But when imposed top-down, without room for adaptation, even…

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