Free Will in Pedagogy: Phenomenologizing the Lived Experiences of Seasoned Teachers
Previous studies defined and explained free will in relation to different fields such as forensic psychiatry, religion and education. However, little is known on how free will operates in the teaching and learning process. In such light, this study explored the views of teachers on free will and how free will is being implemented in the classroom context. The study revealed that teachers and students were the primary movers and propellers of free will in classroom. Free will is also characterized by free choice and unconstrained decision making. Finally, the study posited that free will entails responsibility on the part of the students.