Self-scan: questions and reflection

Think of (one of) the classes you teach, and answer the questions below:

  • What does an engaged student look like to you?
    • Paying attention?
    • Taking notes?
    • Listening?
    • Asking questions?
    • Responding to your questions?
    • Discussing the content of your class?
    • Other characteristics?
  • How do you know your students are engaged?
  • How long do you think your students can stay engaged and interested?
  • How do you keep your students engaged and interested in your class(es)?
  • What do you do when you notice your students are not engaged anymore?
  • What factors motivate your students to work hard in your class(es)?
  • What factors distract your students?
  • How do you react to or deal with these distractions?

 If you want to read more about engagement:

  • Schmoker, M. (2006). Results now: How we can achieve unprecedented improvements in teaching and learning. ASCD.
  • Yarborough, C. B., & Fedesco, H. N. (2020). Motivating students. Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching. Retrieved 18/11/2021 from https://cft.vanderbilt.edu//cft/guides-sub-pages/motivating-students/
  • Shirley, D., & Hargreaves, A. (2021). Five paths of student engagement: Blazing the trail to learning and success. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
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