Collective Reflective

1. Log on to our PLC Wiki. http://mentoringmoments.wikispaces.com/ An invitation was sent to your HCPS email

this morning.2. Read the Rules of Engagement on the

Home page.3. Click the DISCUSSION tab at the top and

reply to the question under the title Promoting Ownership of Learning. As time allows, read your colleagues’ responses.

10 minute

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The Most Amazing Teacher Challenge

Motivation, Engagement, & OwnershipAberdeen High SchoolSeptember 20102010 Cohort

Sticky Notes & Parking Lots

How are these concepts connected?

Attention

Engagement

Inspiration

Motivation

Use the spaces to track common vocabulary related to each area.

Attention

Engagement

Inspiration

Motivation

Which factor accounts for up to 80% of variance in student achievement?

Attention

Engagement

Inspiration

Motivatio

n

Five Areas of Motivation Research

Drive theoryAttribution theorySelf-worth theoryEmotionsSelf-system

Marzano, Robert. (2003). What works in schools Alexandria, VA: ACSD.

The New Taxonomy

Marzanno, Robert. (2000). Developing a new taxonomy of educational objectives. Thousand Oaks, CA : Corwin Press.

Inherently Motivating Tasks

Present manageable challenges Are relevant to the student Arouse curiosity Promote creativity

Marzano, Robert. (2003). What works in schools Alexandria, VA: ACSD.

Which is the cornerstone of high school reform efforts nationwide?

Attention

Engagement

Inspiration

Motivation

Engagement is…

“Energy in action, the connection between person and activity.”

-Russell

Student Engagement

Cognitive domain beliefs values

Emotional domain motivation feelings

Behavioral domain Habits skills

Model, teach, & practice

1:1 Relations

hips

Systematic

strategies

Jones, Richard. (2009). Strengthening student engagement. Rexford, NY: ICLE.

How are these TWO concepts connected?

Engagement

Motivatio

n

The REAL Purpose of Attention

SURVIVAL PLEASURE

Factors that Influence Attention for Learning

These factors increase intrinsic motivation

&can hook attention for 10-90 minutes:

ChoicesMeaningfulnessAction

These factors increaseapathy and resentment &can hook attention for 10 minutes or fewer:

RequirementsIrrelevancyPassive

VS

Jensen, Eric. (1998). Teaching with the brain in mind. Alexandria, VA: ACSD.

Factors that Influence Attention for Learning

Choices

Meaningfulness

Action

RIGOR

RELEVANCE

RELATIONSHIP

Enrichment for Whom?

Growing a Better Brain Challenging

learning with new information and experiences

Receiving meaningful feedback

Enrichment for ALL!

Jensen, Eric. (1998). Teaching with the brain in mind. Alexandria, VA: ACSD.

Growing a Better Brain

Challenge Problem solving Relevant projects Complex activities Critical thinking New learning Novelty

Feedback Specific Multi-modal Immediate Learner

Controlled▪ Type▪ Frequency

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Jensen, Eric. (1998). Teaching with the brain in mind. Alexandria, VA: ACSD.

RIGOR, RELEVANCE, RELATIONSHIP

Mostly Beyond Our Control?

Systems of attention are located throughout the brain, and our wiring is steeped in years of survival.

Contrasts of movement, sounds, and emotions consume most of our attention, which can trigger a fight, flight, or freeze response.

Brain chemistry plays a significant role.

Genetics may be a contributing factor.

Not REALLY Beyond Our Control!

Creating ChallengeNew learningNew strategies

Creating NoveltyCreating Choice

How are these concepts connected?

Attention

Engagement

Inspiration

Motivation

Can these four concepts be separated?

Attention

Engagement

Inspiration

Motivatio

n

Factors that Influence Attention for Learning

Choices

Meaningfulness

Action

RIGOR

RELEVANCE

RELATIONSHIP