The Search for Engaged Students

1. The Search for Engaged Students Schlechty Study

2. Let’s Find some engaged students!!!

3. Worksheet Factory NO ENGAGED STUDENTS HERE!!! “Here’s a worksheet” “Another worksheet” “Another worksheet” “For homework, finish this worksheet.”

4. Standardized Test UnitGet off your assessment and do something NO ENGAGED STUDENTS HERE!!! • Student: “Can I go to the bathroom?” • Teacher: “No, that’s not on the test.” • Student: “Do you know what we are having for lunch?” • Teacher: “No, That’s not on the STAAR test.” • Student: “Is it time for recess?” • Teacher: “There is no recess because that is not on the STAAR test.

5. Anti-Schlechty Correction Facility NO ENGAGED STUDENTS HERE!!! • “Sit down” • “Shut up.” • “Don’t move” • “Don’t talk” • “Quit smiling” • “Breathing is not allowed either!”

6. Box ‘em Up NO ENGAGED STUDENTS HERE!!! • All the students in the classroom, where they came to learn, were put into boxes and all came out the same.

7. West Elementary

8. Engaged Students WES has all the treasured engaged students! • An engaged student is capable of so much more than a student who is going through the motions. Engaged students are creative, tech savvy, and happy. Here at WES, we are creating this type of environment for our students.

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