Are you looking for actionable, proven ways to transform student interest and spark active learning in your classroom? A Deeper Look at Student Engagement is an energizing professional learning event designed to empower K–12 educators with the tools, mindsets, and pedagogical strategies needed to boost motivation, participation, and deep thinking across all content areas.
This session goes far beyond basic classroom management. Participants will explore the dynamic relationship between motivation and engagement, demystify what engagement looks like across four key dimensions (behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and geographical), and dive directly into dynamic instructional models that put students in the driver’s seat of their own learning. Whether you are a classroom teacher, instructional coach, or curriculum administrator, you will leave with actionable strategies and ready-to-use frameworks to elevate classroom culture and maximize student growth.
Key Focus Areas & Core Topics
Session 1:
- Unpacking Student Engagement
- The 4 Pillars of Engagement
- Active Learning & High-Yield Strategies:
- Interactive Learning Stations, PBL, PrBL, & Inquiry-Based Models
Session 2:
- The 5-E Instructional Model
- Socratic Seminars & Socratic Circles
- Place-Based Learning
- Standards-Aligned Choice Boards
Target Audience: Curriculum Directors, Administrators, Instructional Coaches, content teachers looking to increase student engagement in their classrooms.
Materials Needed/Interactive Level: Participants will have multiple opportunities to share their thoughts and ideas with other attendees.