The Importance of Increasing Student Engagement in the Classroom

The Importance of Motivation in the Classroom It is first important to understand how motivation works in the classroom. There are infinite procedures teachers use to achieve desired effects from their students, but there are general patterns these motivational tools follow. In order for teachers to communicate with their students, they must identify with their needs on an individual basis (Gawel, 1997). This proposal is much akin to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which states five basic needs…

connections. Students are faced with ever-increasing decisions and they need a strong support system to fall back on, which would be their parents. Geert Driessen (2005) stated that parental involvement is being seen as an important strategy for reaching the best quality of education that is possible in schools. He also stated that the main objective for teachers should be to expand the social and cognitive capacities of the students. With expanding the social and cognitive capacities of the students the…

experience. Many educators and educational institutions have begun to incorporate course management systems, Web 2.0 tools, virtual classrooms and stimulations into their course work in an effort to enhance the learning experiences for their students and staff. Technology has become a method of reaching the new digital generation. The use of technology in the classroom provides an enhanced learning solution that engages each user visually, audibly and intellectually. With the recent advent of wireless…

This article examines the importance of "engagement" for teenagers, especially those who are identified as "at-risk." Engagement is described by the authors as "a complex and crucial component of effective treatment that increases retention in services," which is "a requirement for successful outcomes and behavior change," (Thompson, Bender, Windsor & Flynn, 2009, p. 121). Engagement will manifest differently for each client but generally it refers to bonding with the therapist, participation in…

very space in which the curriculum is taught: classrooms are designed to be the ultimate learning environment, stimulating learning on every level. The design of a classroom can influence the way that children interpret information given to them, as well as the way that they apply their knowledge afterwards. Children and teachers alike use different methods of communication within a classroom. “Language is used by teachers to manage their classrooms, determine rules and routines and ensure children…

the last several decades, rising tuition rates and changes in federal and state policies, an increasing number of students are turning to college student loans. As a result of these changes in prices and policies, the percentage of undergraduates borrowing has increased from 37.8% to 46.2% for public 4-year institutions and from 48.5% to 58.9% for private institutions. According to one estimate, student loan debt has reached $1 trillion dollars, surpassing credit card debt (Reynolds and Brandon)…

is an effective strategy for increasing student learning. A common theme in the subject of mathematics is the requirement of students using a pen and pencil to fill out a worksheet that encompasses a list of problems for them to solve. However, this practice becomes monotonous and boring for the students which ultimately negatively impacting their engagement. Therefore, a formative assessment tool like the individual whiteboard can be implemented to spark engagement. Whiteboards are easily accessible…

There are many factors that can positively and negatively influence a child’s engagement in the classroom. One of the biggest factors is poverty. There are nearly fifty million Americans living in poverty. Poverty has a huge impact on many aspects of a child’s life, one of them being his or her learning in the classroom. Children from low-income homes have different backgrounds and needs than those from middle-class environments that can influence their ability to concentrate, pay attention,…

In public schools across the United States, students with special needs are placed in self-contained and resource classrooms in an attempt to facilitate effective teaching and learning practices. However, for some students, the physical placement of self-contained classrooms in and of itself is cause for concern and can impede the learning process (Jones & Hensley, 2012). When students feel isolated or stigmatized by their school environment, their confidence and self-determination levels can be…

Effectively Engage Students in Learning? Topic: Student Engagement I. Activity The students will be grouped into four. Each group will be given a brown envelope enclosed with jumbled letters. Students will form words out of the jumbled letters and write it on the board. II. Discussion Activating Strategies- activate student’s prior knowledge through the use of engaging strategies designed to focus learning. * Carousel Brainstorming- students will rotate around the classroom in small groups…