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Axelson and Flick (2010) define engagement as “how involved or interested students appear to be in their learning and how connected they are to their classes, their institutions, and each other” (p. 38).
There is greater teaching and learning when there is plentiful: 1) student faculty contact, 2) cooperation among students, 3) active learning, 4) prompt feedback, 5) emphasizing of time on task, 6) high expectations, and 7) respect of diverse talents and ways of learning (Chickering & Gamson, 1987).
Student engagement
Student engagement
According to a recent survey of college students from 13 countries, 88% said the quality of faculty played a significant role in student success, while 86% reported that engaging classroom content and hands-on learning opportunities were also vital (watermarkinsights, 2024). No matter the experience, no matter the content, and no matter how many classes we have taught, engaging students is a struggle. "We find this stuff fascinating...why don't they care as much?"
Student engagement does not change overnight, and making a transformative change can be time-consuming but small approaches can be effective. Changes in mindset and classroom culture are not seen immediately, but developing practices and implementing strategies throughout will be effective.
Student Engagement Resources
Student Engagement Resources
The CETL has created resources with engagement strategies for you to incorporate into your courses today.
CETL Engagement Strategies Database: Dive into the database to discover simple strategies that can make a big impact. Have an idea that is not in the database? Reach out to CETL (cetl@txwes.edu) and let us know.
Modality Design Options. Online. Hybrid. Synchronous. Asynchronous. It all runs together. Use this tool to brainstorm ideas to use in online formats to keep students engaged: Modality Design Options.pdf
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