* Grade Bands: K-12

* Engagement & Motivation: Encourages active participation, provides a safe space to formulate ideas, and builds confidence in sharing.

References:

• Council of Chief State School Officers. (2013). InTASC model core teaching standards and learning progressions for teachers |. Ccsso.org. https://learning.ccsso.org/intasc-model-core-teaching-standards-and-learning-progressions-for-teachers 

• Emmer, C. M. E.  E. T. (2022). Classroom management for elementary teachers (11th ed.). Pearson Education Limited. 

*   Grade Bands: 3-12 (adaptable for younger students with simplified goals)

*   Engagement & Motivation: Fosters a sense of ownership over learning, provides clear targets, and promotes intrinsic motivation through achievement.

References:

* Council of Chief State School Officers. (2013). InTASC model core teaching standards and learning progressions for teachers |. Ccsso.org. https://learning.ccsso.org/intasc-model-core-teaching-standards-and-learning-progressions-for-teachers 

* Grand Canyon University. (2025). Professional dispositions of learners. https://devrow-hosting.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ssc/coe/25COE0017_Professional-Dispositions-PDF-Re-Review_FLY_FINAL-ADA.pdf

*   Grade Bands: K-12

*   Engagement & Motivation: Empowers students to take responsibility fr their learning environment, promotes empathy and respect, and strengthens social connections.

References:

• Emmer, C. M. E.  E. T. (2022). Classroom management for elementary teachers (11th ed.). Pearson Education Limited. 

• National Education Association. (2020, September 14). Code of Ethics for Educators. Www.nea.org; National Education Association. https://www.nea.org/resource-library/code-ethics-educators 

*   Grade Bands: K-12

*   Engagement & Motivation: Encourages teamwork, promotes peer teaching and support, and fosters a sense of shared accomplishment.

References:

• Emmer, C. M. E.  E. T. (2022). Classroom management for elementary teachers (11th ed.). Pearson Education Limited. 

• Model code of ethics for educators (MCEE) documents - National Association of State Directors of teacher education and certification. (n.d.-b). https://www.nasdtec.net/general/custom.asp?page=MCEE_DOCS&DGPCrPg=1&DGPCrSrt=13D 

*   Grade Bands: K-12

*   Engagement & Motivation: Makes content more accessible, reduces language barriers, and provides a visual anchor for understanding.

Strategy to increase engagement for EL students:

*   Visual Supports: For instance, when teaching a science lesson about the water cycle, use a diagram with labeled pictures to illustrate the different stages. This helps EL students connect vocabulary with visual representations, making the content more understandable and engaging.

References:

• Council of Chief State School Officers. (2013). InTASC model core teaching standards and learning progressions for teachers |. Ccsso.org. https://learning.ccsso.org/intasc-model-core-teaching-standards-and-learning-progressions-for-teachers 

  
  

• National Education Association. (2020, September 14). Code of Ethics for Educators. Www.nea.org; National Education Association. https://www.nea.org/resource-library/code-ethics-educators 

*   Grade Bands: K-12

*   Engagement & Motivation: Levels the playing field, provides alternative means of expression, and promotes independence and self-efficacy.

*Strategy to increase engagement for students with disabilities:

*   Assistive Technology: Provide a student with dyslexia with text-to-speech software like NaturalReader. This allows them to listen to written text, reducing reading fatigue and improving comprehension, which in turn increases their engagement and motivation in reading tasks.

References:

• Council of Chief State School Officers. (2013). InTASC model core teaching standards and learning progressions for teachers |. Ccsso.org. https://learning.ccsso.org/intasc-model-core-teaching-standards-and-learning-progressions-for-teachers 

  
  

• Grand Canyon University. (n.d.). Student Success Center. Ssc.gcu.edu. https://ssc.gcu.edu/#/page/coe/4790 

  
  

• National Education Association. (2020, September 14). Code of Ethics for Educators. Www.nea.org; National Education Association. https://www.nea.org/resource-library/code-ethics-educators 

*   Grade Bands: 6-12 (adaptable for younger students with moderation)

*   Engagement & Motivation: Extends learning beyond the classroom, provides opportunities for reflection and thoughtful responses, and fosters a sense of online community.

References:

• Council of Chief State School Officers. (2013). InTASC model core teaching standards and learning progressions for teachers |. Ccsso.org. https://learning.ccsso.org/intasc-model-core-teaching-standards-and-learning-progressions-for-teachers 

• Grand Canyon University. (n.d.). Student Success Center. Ssc.gcu.edu. https://ssc.gcu.edu/#/page/coe/4790 

*   Think-Pair-Share: Utilize breakout rooms in a virtual meeting platform like Zoom for the "pair" portion of the activity. Present a thought-provoking question, have students discuss in pairs, and then bring the whole class back together to share their ideas.

References:

• Council of Chief State School Officers. (2013). InTASC model core teaching standards and learning progressions for teachers |. Ccsso.org. https://learning.ccsso.org/intasc-model-core-teaching-standards-and-learning-progressions-for-teachers 

• Emmer, C. M. E.  E. T. (2022). Classroom management for elementary teachers (11th ed.). Pearson Education Limited. 

*   Cooperative Learning Groups: Utilize a collaborative document platform like Google Docs or Microsoft Teams. Groups can work together on a shared document, brainstorm ideas, write collaboratively, and provide feedback to each other in real-time.

References:

• Council of Chief State School Officers. (2013). InTASC model core teaching standards and learning progressions for teachers |. Ccsso.org. https://learning.ccsso.org/intasc-model-core-teaching-standards-and-learning-progressions-for-teachers 

• Grand Canyon University. (n.d.). Student Success Center. Ssc.gcu.edu. https://ssc.gcu.edu/#/page/coe/4790 

• National Education Association. (2020, September 14). Code of Ethics for Educators. Www.nea.org; National Education Association. https://www.nea.org/resource-library/code-ethics-educators