Agency Quote by Jerome Bruner
“Agency presupposes choice.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Process of Education, 1960
Agency presupposes that individuals have the capacity to make choices, implying responsibility and freedom.
In simple terms: Agency means having choice.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and exercise personal choice.
Themes
agency
choice
responsibility
freedom
education
Mood
thoughtful
instructive
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- decision making
- self‑directed learning
- leadership training
- personal development
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
learning theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does agency influence learning?
- What limits our ability to choose?
A Different Perspective
Choice may be limited by external constraints.
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