Preview Course Example: Engagement Framework
PREVIEW NOTE: This lesson is one of the introductory lessons in the course and presents to participants the Engagement Framework that defines our approach to supporting student engagement. This framework is proprietary and was constructed with material referenced directly in the framework. Throughout the course, participants will use this framework to both diagnose the disengagement of their students and prescribe the best means of addressing that disengagement.
Time will be devoted to each area of the framework and learning strategies and approaches that are specifically designed to help influence that particular area.
What does it mean for a student to be engaged?
It’s a question often mentioned but rarely thoroughly investigated. During this online learning experience, we will delve into the topic by way of both what it means for a student to be engaged AND what it takes for a teacher to influence that.
Examine the graphic below and consider what an engaged student believes:
- I believe in my teacher.
- I belong here.
- I believe the work has value.
- I am trusted to make choices.
- I can succeed at this.
- I can improve through effort.
That’s a lot to unpack, especially considering how each of these beliefs is both context-dependent and malleable. Thickly layered as it is, what’s the best place to start?
For now, think about your students and consider a disengaged student (either currently or in the past). Ask yourself: why is/was that student disengaged? We encourage you to write about this student and the indicators of disengagement in the page provided your guided notes packet (missing that resource? Jump back to the previous page to download it.)
We’ll take a closer look at these elements next!