Student Engagement

When students are engaged they are typically...

• strategic, almost cunning

• task-oriented

• purposeful & motivated

• resourceful

What is engagement in school?

• Responding to every distraction around you (phones, side conversations, drama around you)

• Being the best student in each class

• Being fully present in the moment in your classes

• Period of time where you have committed to marriage

What should you as a Comet Culture Leader be doing as you read through the case studies? Check all the answers that are accurate.

• Ask students to take turns reading the case studies out loud

• Ask students in groups to discuss each case study

• Ask students to share what is keeping each case study subject from reaching their goals

• Ask students what themes they identify when done with the case studies

What ethical considerations should be taken when using technology in education?

• Increased screen time for students

• Mandatory use of social media in classrooms

• Elimination of all traditional teaching methods

• Key ethical considerations include data privacy, equitable access, algorithmic bias, student engagement, and transparency.

What is the primary goal of student engagement in social studies?

• To memorize historical dates

• To develop critical thinking skills

• To learn geographical locations

• To improve handwriting

Which of the following is a method to increase student engagement in social studies?

• Lecturing for the entire class period

• Using interactive simulations

• Assigning more homework

• Reading from the textbook only

What role does technology play in student engagement in social studies?

• It distracts students from learning

• It provides interactive and immersive learning experiences

• It replaces the need for teachers

• It makes learning more difficult

How can teachers assess student engagement in social studies?

• By giving more tests

• By observing student participation in discussions

• By checking attendance

• By assigning more projects

Which of the following is a benefit of student engagement in social studies?

• Increased memorization of facts

• Improved critical thinking and analysis

• Better handwriting

• Higher test scores only

What is a common barrier to student engagement in social studies?

• Lack of interest in the subject

• Too many field trips

• Excessive use of technology

• Overemphasis on group work