What is the secret to managing a classroom while at the same time maximizing student engagement? There are multiple variables that must be considered, the first being expectations, followed by the consequences when those expectations are not met. Where does the student and the expectations meet, that requires getting to know where the student is, and the environment they live in and come from, this can't be emphasized enough. But, according to how you engage them can make a difference, like night and day.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: transform your classroom into a hub of energy, curiosity, and active learning. In this fast-paced, hands-on session, we’ll dive into a toolkit of engaging instructional strategies that capture attention, spark participation, and deepen understanding. You’ll walk away with ready-to-use ideas that work across content areas and grade levels — no spy gadgets required. Get ready to rethink how you design learning experiences and leave students leaning in, not checking out. Mission accepted?
There are high impact strategies that are useful in the classroom that redirect students, keep students engaged, and push students to think for themselves. Relating these strategies to Hattie's rankings, they would fall in the top tier of effective classroom instructional strategies. We will discuss the Jigsaw Method of Cooperative Learning, Pass for class discussion, as well as some other quick peer discussion techniques that require little prep work, but have high impact on student learning.
