3. Identifying the problem
WHAT?
SO WHAT?
NOW WHAT?
Applying new knowledge to a case study
Helpful sources
4. Skipping Class
Common among adolescents
“Recent national data show
that student absenteeism
(measured as cutting classes or
skipping school for reasons other
than illness) increases
substantially with grade level.”
5. HOW CAN YOU EXPECT YOUR STUDENTS TO
LEARN IF THEY ARE SKIPPING CLASS?
What NOT to do!
6. MOTIVATION IS KEY
Students need to be motivated to
come to class.
Motivation and engagement go hand
in hand.
Curwin defines student motivation as
“getting them to want to do their
work.”
7. SO WHAT
Students need to have a sense of
belonging in order to succeed
Accept and welcome each and
EVERY student in some way
A sense of belonging fosters a positive
self-image
Valued members of your class will put
forth more effort
8. NOW WHAT
Students need to be provided with the tools to
become engaged and need to be active
participants in the learning process.
“Improving meaningful learning depends on
the ability of educators to engage the
imaginations of students – to involve them in
new realms of knowledge, building on what
they already know and believe, what they care
about now, and what they hope for in the
future.”
9.
10. The Student Perspective
1. Beliefs about competence and control
CAN I?
“Students’ beliefs have a direct effect on
their intellectual engagement; they also
lead to emotions that promote or
interfere with engagement in
schoolwork.”
Feedback puts a value on student work
Use rubrics that recognize student effort
11. 2. Values and goals
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
Find out your students’ interests
A major way to help students
develop a positive attitude is by
teaching these kinds of lessons (turbo
charged lessons) because they serve
as a magnet to student interests and
attention”
12. 3. Social Connectedness
WHERE DO I FIT IN HERE?
Provide students with opportunities
to participate and socialize
Incorporate cooperative learning
activities into your lessons
13. The Necessary Supports
A challenging but individualized curriculum
that is focused on understanding
Knowledgeable, skilled, and caring teachers
A school culture that is centered on learning
A school community with a sense of support
and belonging
14. Strong ties linking the school with
students’ families and communities
An organizational structure and
services that address students’ non-
academic needs
Opportunities to learn the value of
schoolwork for future educational
and career prospects
