Cognitive Engagement

Cognitive Engagement

  • Thinking about the content

  • Investing mental energy

  • Trying to figure out what one doesn't understand


Academic Rigor

Teachers emphasize the academic dimensions of a class through challenge, academic press, and passion.

Resources to boost cognitive engagement:

Melissa Kruse

12 Powerful Discussion Strategies For Any Setting

Blog post


Jennifer Gonzalez

Four Research-Based Strategies Every Teacher Should be Using

Blog & Podcast

Key Questions to Consider When Planning Lessons (From: Universal Design for Learning: Theory and Practice)

PDF

Jennifer Gonzalez

Moving away from worksheets

Blog + Podcast

Emma Pass

Creating Authentic Assessments in the Age of Google

Google Slides Presentation


Empowering Students With Voice and Choice

Blog + additional articles

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