International Project

The project is a 1.5-year doctoral research project starting in January 2027 and ending in June 2028.

This project brings together physical education teachers from Norway and Turkiye to create a dynamic international learning community.

What Is Student Agency?

In physical education lessons, we often encounter students with different interests, ideas, and needs. Some students want to set their own goals, while others suggest changing an activity, look for solutions to challenges, or explore new possibilities together with their peers.

But what can these moments tell us about how students shape their own learning? And how can we, as teachers, support these opportunities?

At the heart of our project is student agency, which goes beyond simply participating in activities. It is about how students make sense of their learning experiences, influence how their learning unfolds, and shape the learning environment around them.

However, student agency is not simply about giving students choices or asking for their opinions. Students' previous experiences, their relationships with others, and the opportunities offered by the learning environment are also important parts of this process.

Through this project, we aim to work together with PE teachers from Norway and Türkiye to explore how students can take a more active and meaningful role in their learning. And teachers can develop and try out new ideas in their PE lessons and reflect together on their experiences.