“Pedagogy of Unexplored and Mutual Risk” and Training for the Professionals of Tomorrow

The article focuses on the study of methodologies and practical methods for developing agency among students in the contemporary educational process. The issue of agency is currently central to multidisciplinary scientific research. In a post-industrial society with a heightened demand for innovation, the importance of individuals with agency is markedly increasing. The first section of the article examines the reasons behind the emphasis on cultivating agency among students and outlines the directions for transformational changes in higher education to achieve this objective. The second section evaluates educational methods for training students within the framework of the “pedagogy of unexplored and mutual risk” model, which places participants in situations of disorientation, requiring each of them to provide an authentic response. To effectively address this pedagogical challenge, the article suggests strategies for preparing modern students for academic failures.