Strategies to Increase Student Investment
Course Description:
Teachers need to work hard to keep students invested in their class and invested in their learning. There are specific strategies and tools that teachers can use in science to do just this. In this module you will strategies such as open inquiry, cooperative learning, goal setting, reflections and introducing engaging technology and more to get students invested in their own learning.
Topics Addressed:
Objectives
Knowledge:
Skills:
Mindset:
Teachers need to work hard to keep students invested in their class and invested in their learning. There are specific strategies and tools that teachers can use in science to do just this. In this module you will strategies such as open inquiry, cooperative learning, goal setting, reflections and introducing engaging technology and more to get students invested in their own learning.
Topics Addressed:
- Tips for creating a positive classroom culture where everyone feels included and their needs are met
- Tips for using students reflections and goal setting as a tool for investment
- Strategies to use data to get kids invested in their own success
- Fostering positive relationships with students and their families
- Ideas on how to promote justice
- The role of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy (CRP) and its mindset as an engagement tool
- Strategies on how to include information about how celebrating individual strengths and identity can be a tool for engagement
- Strategies to increase access of learning for all students and how that will engage students in learning
Objectives
Knowledge:
- Curriculum, instructional strategies and classroom management all play a role of keeping students invested in their learning
- Science provides unique opportunities to get students invested in their learning
- Relationships with students and families play a big role in investment- this must be fostered
- Teachers are knowledgeable about CRP and its role in student success
Skills:
- Create a classroom culture that is inclusive, safe and positive
- Create opportunities for students to self-reflect on their performance and motivation
Mindset:
- The teacher must take some responsibility in making sure students are engaged in their learning
- Many different strategies must be applied to a classroom in order for all students to get invested