Noticing When Students are Not Engaged Design Question 5 – Element 24

Noticing When Students are Not Engaged How will you scan the room and notice when students are not paying attention or not cognitively engaged and take overt action?

Before we begin… Before we begin talking about element 24, let’s be sure that there is an understanding about how the elements in Design Question 5 are related. This is important as you plan your lessons. Watch the video on the next slide. Please take notes, documenting how the elements in Design Question 5 are related.

How are the elements in Design Question 5 related to each other? Introduction to Design Question 5

How are the elements related to each other? You should have noticed: Elements in DQ5 can be used simultaneously within a lesson. They need to be intentionally planned for and are teacher directed. Now let’s talk about element 24 specifically.

Review Teacher and Student Evidence NOTE: This list of evidence is not all inclusive but is instead a list of possible examples.

Review Scale for Element 24

Desired Effect for Student Learning Strategies will only produce desired effect when implemented accurately and in the right context. The desired effect for element 24 is “Students modify their level of engagement as a result of teacher action.” To receive an Innovating rating, the teacher must adapt and create new strategies for unique student needs and situations in order for the desired effect to be evident in ALL students.

Before reading the articles, think about… How will you notice when students are not engaged? How do you take overt action to engage students?

Element 24: Noticing When Students are Not Engaged Use the links below to better understand how to implement element 24. Design Question 5 – Element 24 Key Criteria Design Question 5 – Element 24 Techniques

Now that you have read the articles, reflect… In addition to noticing when students are not engaged and taking action, and to achieve an Applying rating, how will you monitor the extent to which students re-engage? Need monitoring ideas? Click here To achieve an Innovating rating, how will you adapt and create new strategies to notice when students are not engaged that addresses ALL unique student needs and situations? Need adaptation ideas? Click here

Remember… Whether it’s whole group instruction, small group interactions, or independent work, teachers must be aware of the attention and interest level of their students.  Although scanning the class works to monitor for engagement, walking around the classroom is best. 

It’s Your Evaluation, Make the Most of It! Your evaluator will only rate you on what he/she sees which is OK because it is not necessary for you to have everything checked in the teacher and/or student evidence to receive a good rating. Also, remember you can invite your evaluator to your classroom to see you using this element. You have control of what your evaluator sees.

Is This Element in Your PGP? Sign into www.effectiveeducators.com. 1. Click on the Growth tab 2. Click on the Plans option. 3. Open your current plan and fill out a new Reflection Log, answering the appropriate questions. 2. Decide how you will change your teaching as a result of viewing this module. 3. Execute your change, reflect on its impact, and fill out another Reflection Log in iObservation.

How Are You Supported? Here are resources in case you have further questions: Your evaluator Another evaluator on your campus Your school’s Classroom Practice Mentor (CPM) For more examples and resources visit the All About Marzano website Everything you ever wanted to know (and more) About Student Engagement – Pasco County Schools