Engagement

Student Centered Learning

100

What is student-centered learning?

An approach to learning that allows the students to be the focus of instruction and have more control over their learning.

200

The teacher's role in student-centered learning

• Asks questions to guide students thinking

• Gives immediate feedback

• Provides multiple problem solving strategies

• Accommodates individual needs (differentiation)

• Facilitates

• Supports/motivates

• Align standards, outcomes, and assessments

300

Benefits of student-centered learning

• Keeps students engaged

• Gives students a sense of responsibility

• Strong bonds with peers and teacher (SEL)

• Personalized learning

• Helps prepare for a constantly changing world/career readiness

4 C’s: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity. 

Interests

100

How to find student interests?

• Take surveys

  • Google forms 

  • Feedback

• Open discussions

  • Keep an open eye

• Check-in

200

Benefits of using student interests

• Sense of community

• Students know that teacher is listening

• They feel seen/validated 

300

Using student interests allow you to _________ the lessons to the class.

Personalize

Motivation

100

What are the two types of motivation?

Intrinsic & Extrinsic

200

Why motivate?

• It keeps students…

  • Engaged

  • Purpose for learning

  • Creates interest

  • Stimulated

300

Give an example of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation for both F2F and virtual

Open to answers

Games

100

Example of a game in the classroom

Open to answers

200

What needs to be considered when adding games/competition into the classroom?

Some students are sensitive to competition

300

3 basic needs gaming can fill

• Autonomy

• Competency

• Relationships