Spark and maintain student interest in learning
Indicators:
Designing stimulating lessons
Facilitating active participation
I like the things that we are learning in this class.
School work is interesting.
I like the ways that we learn things in this class.
In this class, learning is slow, boring and not much fun. (Do you agree?) (Negatively worded item)
I like the ways we learn in this class.
My teacher makes learning enjoyable.
My teacher makes lessons interesting.
This class does not keep my attention -- I get bored. (Negatively worded item)
Teachers effectively demonstrate captivate through practices like these:
Designing stimulating lessons
The teacher designs lessons that capture and hold students’ attention.
The teacher designs lessons that are responsive to students’ interests, backgrounds, and questions.
The teacher conveys the relevance or importance of key facts, ideas, concepts, and skills.
The teacher highlights ways that lessons can contribute to students’ lives.
Facilitating active participation
The teacher engages students in interactive learning experiences.
The teacher uses a variety of methods for promoting interaction among students as they engage with ideas and materials.
The teacher asks open-ended questions and encourages students to raise additional questions.
The teacher uses appropriate technology to engage students in learning.
Use the resources below to make small, impactful shifts in your instruction that align with and strengthen the 7Cs Construct Challenge. These tools and strategies are designed to help you enhance your teaching practice in manageable steps, creating a more engaging and effective learning experience for your students.