https://padlet.com/m_kemila/b3ybehqwjwml Student Identity and Engagement in Elementary Schools en-us 2018-10-09 15:10:48 UTC 2018-10-09 15:57:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png m_kemila https://padlet.com/m_kemila/b3ybehqwjwml/wish/290798341 1) Importance of considering Vygotsky's theory on proximal development and how this can impact engagement in ELL learners
2) Engagement Perspective on Reading: Guthrie and Wigfield (2004) — "classroom instructional practices connects to students' motivations, strategy use, conceptual knowledge, and social interactions, and ultimately to their reading outcomes"
3) Student-teacher relationship theories and how they impact student motivation, engagement, and success. The important of a reciprocal relationship between teachers and students to ensure engagement and motivation success.
4) Parent Engagement!]]> 2018-10-09 15:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/m_kemila/b3ybehqwjwml/wish/290798341 m_kemila https://padlet.com/m_kemila/b3ybehqwjwml/wish/290798975 1. What is the relationship between increased/enhanced student engagement and academic achievement/success? (What do studies say?)
2. Are some age groups less engaged than others? If so, is it for certain subjects?
3. What are various grade-level engagement strategies that are good for "breaking the ice" with a classroom that has diverse gender, race, ethnicities, etc.?]]> 2018-10-09 15:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/m_kemila/b3ybehqwjwml/wish/290798975 m_kemila https://padlet.com/m_kemila/b3ybehqwjwml/wish/290802175 1. Do I know what my students of "this" age group / grade level are interested in? More specifically, what is "all the rage" right now?
2. What are their favourite TV shows and YouTube channels so I can engage in easy interest conversations?
3. What world issues/social justice campaigns mean the most to my students?
4. How can I choose literacy exercises that are relevant to my students' interests/likes?
5. How can I change questions on exams/quizzes and assignment details to be inclusive of my students' interests/likes?]]> 2018-10-09 15:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/m_kemila/b3ybehqwjwml/wish/290802175 m_kemila https://padlet.com/m_kemila/b3ybehqwjwml/wish/290804527 — Know who has access to a computer (or tablet) at home and who does not! Assign readings and videos for HW, accordingly...
— Know the cultural make-up of ELLs in my class so I can develop lessons, assignments, and readings that compliment their cultural interests and knowledge (while also teaching Canadian culture, when necessary)
— Demonstrate to students that you remember details about their unique and individual lives (interests, family info, likes/dislikes) to gain trust and increase engagement/respect.
— Encourage students to provide feedback on their learning; let them know and feel like their success can improve if they participate in the learning process (e.g. what worked or didn't work]]> 2018-10-09 15:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/m_kemila/b3ybehqwjwml/wish/290804527 m_kemila https://padlet.com/m_kemila/b3ybehqwjwml/wish/290811373 For some students to feel inspired and engaged, one needs to be an inspiring educator and care about each student's individual needs/likes! This means:
— Asking non-threatening and layered questions about students' lives!
— Demonstrating knowledge about "what makes them tick" (positively and negatively)
— Modifying work to be relevant and interesting... and REAL.
— Varying instruction to help meet the needs of different learners! —> Experiment with 1) student self-reflection, 2) individual, pair, and group work, 3) consultations w/ teacher, 4) including the family, 5) including the broader community, 6) trying different technologies]]> 2018-10-09 15:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/m_kemila/b3ybehqwjwml/wish/290811373