How do you plan to implement active engagement?
I try to get students by asking them questions about their daily life or current events and then link them to the material. I hand have them do a "turn and talk" to discuss what concept they learned as well. By having the students engaged they will focus on the instruction and be able to recall the information. Students that usually do no participate in discussion feel it is a bit more open to talk and begin to participate. More often than not, students engaged in the material are in a better mood and the class experience feels like the students have been impacted.
You are RIGHT on the spot! Students who engage more, get more from the lessons, and are more satisfied with the class as a whole. They feel like they have contributed. It's a good combo. Research Reading strategies (partner reading would be great for your classes) and Kagan strategies to keep adding to your lessons.
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