Engaging Students in Learning

Session Goals

• To identify the elements of engagement of students in learning in domains one and three

• To explore and discuss engagement of students learning evidence

• To analyze personal activities for engagement

• To view and accurately describe evidence of engagement of students in learning.

Planning Engagement –Domain One

Engagement starts with planning for it to happen

Three important points:• Encourages thinking and problem-

solving• Permits choice and initiative• Depth rather than breadth

Delivery and Instruction- Domain Three

What is observed?

1. Activities and assignments

2. Grouping of students

3. Instructional materials and resources

4. Structure and pacing

Review pages 82-85 of Framework

Jigsaw Assignments and Questions

Assignments- • One: Rationale and explanation paragraphs 1and 2• Two: Rationale and explanation paragraphs 3 and 4 • Three: Activities and assignments and grouping• Four: Instructional materials and resources to the end of page

84.

• Questions-How does engagement influence Domains 1,2,and 3?What is the importance of assignments and grouping/How do materials, resources, and structure and pacing play a part

in engagement?How would a teacher be able to demonstrate engagement in an

observation of through artifacts?

Signers of the Declaration

Exploring engagement in learning within the power of the pen.

Questions Above and Below the Line

• What do you notice about the questions above the line?

• What do you notice about the questions below the line?

• Select one of the questions above the line that can be answered with the information on the worksheet.

Unpacking the Signer’s Activity

The advantages of engagement for the participants.

Barriers to engagement and understanding

Assignments with a “Twist”

In a US History class, studying the Civil War:

• Traditional: Write a 5-page report on the Second Battle of Bull Run.

• With a “twist”:Imagine that you were a Confederate (or Union) soldier in the Second Battle of Bull Run; write a letter home.

US History Outcomes

• Know the events of the Revolutionary War • Analyze data• Appreciate the perspectives of different

groups and individuals involved in the convention

• Work cooperatively with others• Write a well-organized essay with findings• Illustrate results through visual representation

Examining Activities

This activity is done in pairs of mentors and new teachers.

Looking for Evidence

What do we see and hear

Observation Requirement

Remember you are considering two things:

The three questions for engagement which wouldbe found on the assignments and materials.

ANDThe grouping of students and structure and pacing.

Discussion Log

Where are we now?

Questions?

And

THANK YOU!