Adapting Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Using Explainable Student Agency Analytics

Abstract

This chapter deals with the learning analytics technique called student agency analytics and explores its foundational technologies and their potential implications for adaptive teaching and learning. Student agency is vital to consider as it can empower students to take control of their learning, fostering autonomy, meaningful experiences, and improved educational outcomes. Beginning with an overview of the technique, its underlying educational foundations, and analytical approaches, the chapter demonstrates the synergy between computational psychometrics, learning analytics, and educational sciences. Considering adaptive artificial intelligence in the context of adaptive learning and teaching, the chapter underscores the potential of these approaches in education. The chapter serves as a brief guide for educators, researchers, and stakeholders interested in the convergence of AI and education.

Constructing student agency: The nexus between classroom activities and engagement

“…Recognizing student agency is vital as it enables students to have command over their learning, promoting autonomy, meaningful engagement, and improved educational achievements (Heilala, Jääskelä, Saarela, & Kärkkäinen, 2024). In the present context, the ongoing progress in educational methods has prompted shifts in the responsibilities of teachers to foster agency in the classroom.…”