Student Engagement
Schlechty Levels of Engagement.pdfArticle discusses the definition of engagement, levels of student engagement, and design elements to add to lessons.
Working to Grow Students’ Trust and Respect
Gives the strategy of HEART to utilize in developing a strong classroom culture
Gives the strategy of HEART to utilize in developing a strong classroom culture
Weaving Key Elements of Student Engagement into the Fabric of Schools
Article that discusses how teachers and schools can move from simple participation to engagement.scholastic.com-The Power of Hands On Learning.pdfHands on Learning has evolved to be called Project Based Learning (PBL). The increase in engagement is an essential to this process. Teachers who use this have success when they have clear objectives and thoroughly planned for the project.
Essential Questions--Questions that can't quickly be answered but require some instruction, provoke inquiry, and spark more questions. The following articles include explanation and examples.Explanation of Essential Questions100 Examples of Essential Questions
Bell Work--Getting the students actively engaged at the beginning of the period and sets the expectations for the classroom. The bell work needs to relevant and reflect on something learned or set them up for a new topic. The bell work should be an activity that takes 5-8 minutes. The following links include an article explanation and a video explanation."Do now" Strategy videoBell Work Article
Music--the use of music in the classroom can be a engagement tool. The music can go along with the lesson, trigger memories, used to set the atmosphere, etc. The following articles discuss how music can be utilized in the classroom and the benefits.The Benefits of Studying with MusicIntegrating Music into the Classroom
Student Choice--Glasser and Marzano both discussed the importance of student choice in learning. While offering students choice can be intimidating, it can also create strong relationships with students and increase the depth of learning.
Movement
PBL-Project Based Learning
Multiple Activities-Keep them moving!
Simulations or Demonstrations