Everything I Know About Engagement I Learned in Kindergarten

Surveys show that engagement levels drop precipitously from elementary school to high school. What might secondary educators learn from their elementary peers about keeping students more interested in learning? Ten practical strategies and examples will be discussed.

In kindergarten you get

1. To show and tell. (Padlet wall)
2. To have choices. (Padlet wall)
3. To play. (Padlet wall)
4. To take naps. (Padlet wall)
5. To go outside. (Padlet wall)
6. To color.(Padlet wall)
7. To do it together.(Padlet wall)
8. To read for enjoyment. (Padlet wall)
9. To learn things that are important. (Padlet wall)
10. To feel cared about. (Padlet wall)

There you are - 10 simple steps to keep the engagement level from tanking - all things kindergarten teachers just seem to do. In this highly engaging, interactive, technology-enhanced presentation, we will look at examples and brainstorm new ways secondary teachers can apply these activities to increase engagement and learning for older students - and maybe even adults!

Resources:

Everything I know about engagement I learned in kindergarten, Blue Skunk blog, January 22, 2013