How can disengagement be a good thing? by Amanda Trimble

2025-02-04 21:37:32 UTC

Disengagement in my class, could be engagement in another class, which could potentially be positive.

2025-02-04 21:37:36 UTC

Shows misunderstanding/not learning the material

Allows us some insight as to what is going on in students mind when disengaged for example if they are drawing or writing other things

2025-02-04 21:37:41 UTC

The space to breath

2025-02-04 21:37:50 UTC

This is a moment where I can establish myself in the room to know what I need to do better.

2025-02-04 21:37:55 UTC

It shows where improvements can be made.

Lucas Doyle

2025-02-04 21:37:58 UTC

It can let their imagination and creativity take-over.

2025-02-04 21:38:09 UTC

It shows I might need to reteach

2025-02-04 21:38:23 UTC

They get to take a break from thinking.

2025-02-04 21:38:35 UTC

It may tell/show me what we need to reteach

2025-02-04 21:38:35 UTC

Sometimes students are disengaged from the lesson, but completely engaged in something that interests them (like drawing or a book.) This can lead to an opportunity to make a personal connection