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Lori Harlan, Diane Hitt, and Sherrie Kays Student Engagement 2018-2019 Lori Harlan, Diane Hitt, and Sherrie Kays

Definition of Student Engagement: In education, student engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion that students show when they are learning, or being taught, which extends to the level of motivation they have to learn and progress in their education.

LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT According to Phillip Schlechty, founder and chief executive officer of the Center for Leadership in School Reform, there are five ways that students respond or adapt to school-related tasks and activities.

Levels of Student Engagement REBELLION Diverted Attention No Commitment AKA “The Behavior Problem”

What does it look like? The Rebellious Student usually: Refuses to do the assigned task Acts in ways to disrupt others Substitutes tasks and activities to which he or she is committed Defiant Feels self-conscious about lack of ability Thinks he/she is smarter than the teacher

Levels of Student Engagement RETREATISM No Attention No Commitment AKA “The Loner”

What does it look like? The Retreatist Student usually: Tries not to be noticed Disengaged from the lesson or assigned task Makes little attempt to comply Usually not disruptive to the learning of others Does not participate Learns little or nothing from the task Does minimal classwork or homework Is frequently absent or tardy Wishes you would leave him/her alone

Levels of Student Engagement RITUAL or PASSIVE COMPLIANCE Low attention Low Commitment

What does it look like? The Passively Compliant Student usually: Sees little value in the assigned task Does enough work to avoid negative consequences Emphasis is placed on meeting the minimum requirements Satisfied with “C” quality work Answers questions when asked Avoids volunteering for anything Learns at low and superficial levels

Levels of Student Engagement STRATEGIC COMPLIANCE High Attention Low Commitment The Rule-Follower or Over-Achiever

What does it look like? The Strategically Compliant Student usually: Wants to earn an A in your class Wants to get into college Volunteers responses to earn points Uses “extra-credit” opportunities to make up for occasional lapses in effort Motivated by rewards

Levels of Student Engagement AUTHENTIC ENGAGEMENT High Attention High Commitment The kid who loves to learn.

What does it look like? The Authentically Engaged Student usually: Loves learning for the sake of learning Immerses him or herself in work that has clear meaning and immediate value Wants to earn an A in your class...and will! Wants to get into a competitive college Volunteers responses to show understanding Uses “extra-credit” opportunities to earn >100%. Thinks and talks about your class long after the period has ended out of genuine interest

In your own words...define student engagement and why it's important.

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Lead4ward “Lead4ward anticipates and integrates the changing needs of schools, maintaining a focus of professional learning, engaging instruction, and meaningful assessment.”

Lead4Ward Resources that can be used with student engagement: Academic Vocabulary Think it Up Thinking Stems Instructional Strategies Playlists http://lead4ward.com/

Recap Lead4Ward Lead4Ward is an online resource with a focus on professional learning, engaging instruction, and meaningful assessment for grades K-12 Lead4Ward resources available to use with engaging activities are: *Academic Vocabulary *think it up! *Thinking Stems There is an expectation in CISD that ALL classroom teachers will utilize the Lead4Ward online resource to plan effective and engaging lessons.

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Question 1: Why do you think academic vocabulary is important to use in your classroom?

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Question 2: Evaluate everything we have learned so far today regarding student engagement. What is the most important thing you have learned so far? Why?

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Question 3: What connection can you make between Lead4Ward and your lesson planning?

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Instructional Strategies Playlists Teachers use the instructional strategies on the playlist to: engage learners provide practice without penalties encourage interaction among students see and hear students’ thinking   http://lead4ward.com/docs/instructional_strategies/playlist_2018_19.pdf

About working the best strategies for your students in your classroom! Instructional Strategies Playlists About working the best strategies for your students in your classroom! http://lead4ward.com/docs/instructional_strategies/playlist_2018_19.pdf

Instructional Strategies Playlists Strategies are designed to help teachers with specific activities for specific needs -- intentional planning process. http://lead4ward.com/docs/instructional_strategies/playlist_2018_19.pdf

Intentional Planning Process: Instructional Strategies Playlists Intentional Planning Process: Lesson aligned with TEKS Student Engagement Rigorous Transfer of Knowledge http://lead4ward.com/docs/instructional_strategies/playlist_2018_19.pdf

Used while kids are learning and talking Used to assess student learning in multiple ways, learning strengths, areas for growth, etc. Used while kids are learning and talking Used when learning requires practice – collaborative work Used when learning requires critical thinking – multiple ways or through a topic Used to help students discover and correct their mistakes – variety of ways for REVIEW http://lead4ward.com/docs/instructional_strategies/playlist_2018_19.pdf

Videos to Help learn strategies Inside Outside Circle (Secondary) and Inside Outside Circle (Elementary) Think Pair Share instruction video Fact or Fib Showdown Rock N Roll Dice Vocabulary (Elementary) One Minute Paper Math Problem-Solving Graphic Mix-Freeze-Group(or Match) Jigsaw Activity and The Jigsaw Method instruction video

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Important ending notes Children behave better when they are interested and engaged Effective learning occurs when students are interested and excited An engaged, active class does not mean an out-of-control class Your expectations are what the students will reach Have a set goal that the students are fully aware of reaching

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