https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9 Action Research en-us 2016-07-19 18:13:24 UTC 2016-07-24 17:33:32 UTC hello@padlet.com knzemaitis https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116640532 What factors positively affect student achievement and success in a middle level classroom?]]> 2016-07-19 18:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116640532 knzemaitis https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116641013 https://sites.google.com/a/uwlax.edu/exploring-how-students-learn/brief-interventions-that-improve-achievement

These three videos address three strategies that can be implemented into any classroom in order to improve achievement. I appreciate that these strategies address the social, psycholoand emotional side of students as I believe these areas have a huge impact on student achievement, especially in a middle school classroom.]]> 2016-07-19 18:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116641013 knzemaitis https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116641431 http://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/classroom-resources/strategies-to-improve-classroom-behavior-and-academic-outcomes/

This article from Concordia University in Portland addresses various strategies that can be used to improve both behavior and academic outcomes. I use the type of reward system described in the article at the end of the last school year and noticed success for many of my students. I am contemplating introducing the system earlier in the year this year as I believe academic achievement improves exponentially when students are externally motivated.]]> 2016-07-19 18:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116641431 knzemaitis https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116641851 http://www.interventioncentral.org/behavioral-interventions/motivation/teacher-praise-efficient-tool-motivate-students

This article provides one very simple factor that can improve student achievement: teacher praise. I have found that this has been a key influence in student achievement over the years and is something very simple and easy to implement.]]> 2016-07-19 18:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116641851 knzemaitis https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116642028 https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/motivating-students/

This article from Vanderbilt University addresses that various ways in which students are motivated including intrinsic, extrinsic, and learning style motivation. The article also includes various strategies to motivate students including praise, getting to know your students, and allowing ample freedom. ]]> 2016-07-19 18:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116642028 knzemaitis https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116642209 2016-07-19 18:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116642209 knzemaitis https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116642456 http://www.crlt.umich.edu/sites/default/files/resource_files/Nilson-adaptedmotivation.pdf

These strategies, adapted from "Teaching at its Best" (Nilson, 2010) provide recommendations for how to improve students motivation and thus, achievement. What I like about these strategies are that they can be easily implemented and include ideas from your teaching persona to your delivery style, things that ]]> 2016-07-19 18:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116642456 knzemaitis https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116642626 https://www.northbranfordschools.org/images/customer-files/ADHDBooklet.pdf

This is a great resource to use for students that may have additional difficulties with success and motivation. This article from North Branford Schools provides ideas that may improve student achievement within the classroom by changing things like the instructional environment, organization, and incentives. I like these suggestions because I believe they can be applied to a larger group of students than just those with ADHD.]]> 2016-07-19 19:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116642626 knzemaitis https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116642875 http://www.edutopia.org/blog/motivating-successful-teamwork-with-games-laura-davis

This article from Edutopia is a great resource for improving not only individual student achievement, but collaborative achievement as well. I put a huge emphasis on collaboration in my classroom and incorporate many collaborative activities and projects, however I have found that while some students love working in groups, many more loathe it. Finding successful strategies to motivate students to success with group work is essential.]]> 2016-07-19 19:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116642875 knzemaitis https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116643064 This video focusing on MC2 STEM High School in Cleveland, Ohio is a perfect example of the factors that lead to student achievement and success. Including Project Based Learning (PBL) and real world application opportunities are integral in promoting success because they provide students with an answer to the age old question: Why do I need to know this? I have incorporated many PBL opportunities in my classroom and to date they have provided the highest amount of interest and success with my students.]]> 2016-07-19 19:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116643064 knzemaitis https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116643419 http://www.edutopia.org/blog/power-of-visual-media-mark-phillips

This article introduces the idea that film can be used appropriately to motivate students in the classroom. As a social studies teacher, there are many times when I feel that a film or movie clip can be used to engage students and spark their interest or a discussion on a topic that otherwise may be hard to visualize or understand. I appreciate that this article provides strategies for how to use film appropriately and successfully.]]> 2016-07-19 19:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/knzemaitis/qy1s8jbg69m9/wish/116643419