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ESU 4 Science Cadre: Student Engagement. December 7 , 2011 Mitzi Hoback, Gregg Robke , Ellen Stokebrand & Suzanne Whisler. Agenda. Opening & Introductions Student Engagement Experts from the Field Tony Glenn, NDE Matt Kreifels , NDE Rich Mezger , HTRS Lunch
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ESU 4 Science Cadre: Student Engagement December 7, 2011 Mitzi Hoback, Gregg Robke, Ellen Stokebrand & Suzanne Whisler
Agenda • Opening & Introductions • Student Engagement • Experts from the Field • Tony Glenn, NDE • Matt Kreifels, NDE • Rich Mezger, HTRS • Lunch • Technology Tools for Engagement • Sharing of Best Practices & Networking • Closing
Dr. Robert Marzano… … translates research and theory into applications for the classroom.
Discuss some of the following assertions/issues. Agree? Disagree? • We sometimes confuse the behaviors of engaged with compliant. • Students really just want “edutainment.” • Can you have engagement with high-stakes testing and accountability?
An Old Proverb states: • You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make them drink. • We learned that maybe with “reward and punishment” the horse will do what ever we ask. • However, consider a different goal, “How can I make the horse thirsty?”
Engagement … From: To: How can we make our classrooms more engaging? Why aren’t students more engaged?
Aspects of Emotional Engagement Influenced by the Classroom • Students’ levels of energy • A teacher’s positive demeanor • Students’ perceptions of acceptance
“Amazingly, the part of the brain that processes movement is the same part of the brain that processes learning.”Eric Jensen, Teaching With the Brain in Mind, 2005
Physical Movement • Stretch breaks • Movement related to rehearsal (inch, feet, yard) • Movement necessary to further understand the content • Give one, Get one • Drama
Physical Movement • Physical representations • Movement that facilitates sharing (Mix-Pair-Discuss) • Voting with your feet • Corners activities • Whole-class or whole-school exercise
Give One/ Get One On a card, respond to the following: • One way I engage students in my classroom is to . . . • Take your card and find a partner; introduce yourself, share your information and then exchange cards NOTE: you leave with your partner’s card • After two or three exchanges, return to your • table group and share information on your last • card • Summarize your findings and choose one person from your group to report to the larger group. How could you use this activity in your classroom?
Vote With Your Feet • Students move to different parts of a room to signify which answer they believe is correct. • Best done with multiple choice questions or controversial topics. Are current energy generation systems safe for the environment?
Paired Verbal Fluency Topic: What important information did you learn from Tony, Matt and Rich today? • Letter off A – B • Take turns talking about topic • Do not repeat anything already said Three rounds: Round 1 – 60 seconds each Round 2 – 45 seconds each Round 3 – 30 seconds each Partners:
Sharing & Networking Protocol • Choose a facilitator, a time keeper, a recorder and a reporter • Facilitator: Help generate a list of “hot” topics and guide the conversation • Time Keeper: Work in a break, ensure there is time for each area of discussion, give a 10 minute warning to begin wrapping up conversations • In your group take turns sharing and discussing: • Hot Topics • Lesson ideas • Instructional Strategies • Etc . . .
Those who can, do . . . Those who can do MORE, teach. ~Author Unknown You make a difference, you matter immensely!