Polyphonic agency as precondition for teachers’ research literacy

This article provides a conceptual clarification of the complementary relationship between teachers’ research literacy and their role-based agency. In many countries, teachers are increasingly expected to actively use develop research. However, without taking account distinct conditions agency, this expectation may weaken rather than strengthen profession. Top-down mechanisms that push follow rigid evidence-based procedures diminish professional autonomy. At same time, on agency has developed new tools for promoting in way is conducive By conceptualizing as shaped by polyphonic clarifies field support future terms teacher education working life. The also articulates strategies enhancing such raising awareness relevant standards, responding accountability mechanisms, developing programs.