Key Takeaways
What is the purpose of designing activities with novelty and variety?
To spark student interest and curiosity.
Give an example of an academic game that engages students.
Jeopardy, Kahoot, Quizlet Live, etc.
Why do real-world connections increase engagement?
Students see relevance in what they’re learning.
What happens if work is too easy?
Students get bored.
Which strategy from Chapter 8 could you try tomorrow?
Any practical strategy (answers will vary).
Which factor balances boredom and frustration?
Appropriate challenge.
What is a “choice board”?
A menu of assignment options for students to choose from.
Give one example of connecting math to real life.
Budgeting, sports statistics, shopping sales, etc.
What happens if work is too hard?
Students get frustrated or disengaged.
What’s one way to adapt engagement for reluctant learners?
Choice, scaffolding, relationship-building.
What helps sustain engagement over time?
Routines, participation, and reflection.
Why include movement in lessons?
It re-energizes students and helps focus.
How can science lessons spark curiosity?
Through experiments, phenomena, and “what if” questions.
How can you re-engage a reluctant learner?
Offer choice, build on strengths, provide encouragement.
How can you sustain engagement for the whole school year?
Routines, variety, and consistent reflection.
Why is humor important in student engagement?
It builds positive emotions and increases motivation.
Name one way to celebrate small wins.
Shout-outs, stickers, class applause, etc.
What’s one way to tie reading into students’ lives?
Using stories with familiar settings, characters, or issues.
What role do emotions play in disengagement?
Negative emotions block focus and persistence.
Why is celebrating effort as important as celebrating success?
It motivates persistence and growth mindset.
Name the four big takeaways from Chapter 8.
Spark interest, positive emotions, sustain engagement, balance challenge & success.
What’s one way to use humor appropriately in class?
Light jokes, personal anecdotes, funny examples tied to content.
What’s one real-world project that could integrate multiple subjects?
Designing a classroom garden (science, math, reading, teamwork).
How can routines prevent disengagement?
They create predictability and support sustained effort.
If you had to choose one word to describe engagement, what would it be?
Curiosity, motivation, focus, etc. (open answer).