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Collective Reflective. 10 minutes. Log on to our PLC Wiki. http://mentoringmoments.wikispaces.com/ An invitation was sent to your HCPS email this morning. Read the Rules of Engagement on the Home page.
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Collective Reflective 10 minutes • Log on to our PLC Wiki. • http://mentoringmoments.wikispaces.com/ • An invitation was sent to your HCPS email this morning. • Read the Rules of Engagement on the Home page. • Click the DISCUSSION tab at the top and reply to the question under the title Promoting Ownership of Learning. As time allows, read your colleagues’ responses.
Sticky Notes & Parking Lots Motivation, Engagement, & Ownership Aberdeen High School September 2010 2010 Cohort The Most Amazing Teacher Challenge
Use the spaces to track common vocabulary related to each area.
Which factor accounts for up to 80% of variance in student achievement?
Five Areas of Motivation Research • Drive theory • Attribution theory • Self-worth theory • Emotions • Self-system Marzano, Robert. (2003). What works in schools Alexandria, VA: ACSD.
The New Taxonomy Marzanno, Robert. (2000). Developing a new taxonomy of educational objectives. Thousand Oaks, CA : Corwin Press.
Inherently Motivating Tasks • Present manageable challenges • Are relevant to the student • Arouse curiosity • Promote creativity Marzano, Robert. (2003). What works in schools Alexandria, VA: ACSD.
Which is the cornerstone of high school reform efforts nationwide?
Engagement is… “Energy in action, the connection between person and activity.” -Russell
Student Engagement 1:1 Relationships • Cognitive domain • beliefs • values • Emotional domain • motivation • feelings • Behavioral domain • Habits • skills Model, teach, & practice Systematic strategies Jones, Richard. (2009). Strengthening student engagement. Rexford, NY: ICLE.
The REAL Purpose of Attention SURVIVAL PLEASURE
Factors that Influence Attention for Learning These factors increase intrinsic motivation & can hook attention for 10-90 minutes: Choices Meaningfulness Action These factors increase apathy and resentment & can hook attention for 10 minutes or fewer: Requirements Irrelevancy Passive VS Jensen, Eric. (1998). Teaching with the brain in mind. Alexandria, VA: ACSD.
Factors that Influence Attention for Learning Choices Meaningfulness Action RIGOR RELEVANCE RELATIONSHIP
Enrichment for ALL! Enrichment for Whom? • Growing a Better Brain • Challenging learning with new information and experiences • Receiving meaningful feedback Jensen, Eric. (1998). Teaching with the brain in mind. Alexandria, VA: ACSD.
Growing a Better Brain + Challenge • Problem solving • Relevant projects • Complex activities • Critical thinking • New learning • Novelty RIGOR, RELEVANCE, RELATIONSHIP Jensen, Eric. (1998). Teaching with the brain in mind. Alexandria, VA: ACSD. Feedback • Specific • Multi-modal • Immediate • Learner Controlled • Type • Frequency
Mostly Beyond Our Control? • Systems of attention are located throughout the brain, and our wiring is steeped in years of survival. • Contrasts of movement, sounds, and emotions consume most of our attention, which can trigger a fight, flight, or freeze response. • Brain chemistry plays a significant role. • Genetics may be a contributing factor.
Not REALLY Beyond Our Control! • Creating Challenge • New learning • New strategies • Creating Novelty • Creating Choice
Factors that Influence Attention for Learning Choices Meaningfulness Action RIGOR RELEVANCE RELATIONSHIP