Engagement

: the action of engaging or being engaged

Quality Learning Environment

QLE

TQS Essential Question:

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT: TQS: KSA 7 (Instructional)(translate curriculum content and objectives into meaningful learning activities)

What will I do to engage students Socio-Emotionally, Institutionally and Intellectually?

understands what is expected; sees the content as relevant

and meaningful for his or her future;

believes he or she is capable of succeeding;

feels accepted and supported by the teacher (Wiggins & McTighe, 2007

QLE link to Engagement

Engagement Indicators(not as entertainment) Socio-Emotional(belonging)

Institutional(“do school”)

Intellectual(Heart in Learning)

How do I feel?

Am I interested?

Is this important?

Can I do this?

The Highly Engaged Classroom (Marzano and Pickering, 2011)

Take Away StrategiesDaily Opportunistic Extended

Use targeted supports as universal strategies for all students

Physical Movement *Focused research in increase of engagement because of movement – action!

(hand out)

Cognitively challenging tasks – require students to apply information in authentic ways.

Teacher EngagementDemonstrating Intensity and Enthusiasm

Humour/Games/Competition

Problem solving, real-world issues, choice in cognitive complex processes, investigate

Building relationships and connections

Friendly controversy Project Based Learning

Connect to learning goalsExample: Literacy – works within the cycle of engagement

Presenting Unusual Information

Competencies/Skill based learning

Effective Pacing Quality Questioning Individual student tracking and evaluating progress

Self-efficacy

Looking Back/Looking AheadPurpose:Provides an effective way to reflect and increase connection to new learning.

Working individually, complete each column on the recording sheet

Table group conversation – prompts: What strikes you as you

share your reflection? What are some patterns

you noticed in your thinking?

What are some implications for your/our work?