2. Tools for Engagement How to Involve Every Student, Every Day While Using C-H-A-M-P-S 2010 -2011 Leadership Academy Welcome

3. Starring… Dr. Mervin Daugherty Superintendent of Red Clay Dr. Marlene Schreiber Edward McGrath ELA Supervisor Science Supervisor Amy KalafutLaura ThompsonELA Specialist Carolyn Zogby Director, Curriculum and Instruction Curtain Call: States of Celebration and Reward

4. Framework for Student Achievement

6. Promoting student engagement is our responsibility! Engaged students Engaged students Students Articulate the lesson’s purpose Lessons are linked to GLEs The teacher is utilizing Effective strategies The teacher is utilizing Effective strategies Appropriately high intellectual Rigor Standards-Based “EAGER” Classrooms

7. Monthly Topics DateTools of Engagement Topic Instructional Strategies C.H.A. M.P. S. Connections Sept. 27, 2010Overview of 2010-2011 LA; What are states; Why bother? Summarizing, Vocabulary Champion Mindset; Hope; Processing Oct. 25, 2010Arousal States and Healthy Concern Summarizing, Questioning Attention Dec. 6, 2010States of TransitionCueing, Graphic organizers Memory and Sequencing Jan. 31, 2011States of Well Being and Reflection Reviewing, Distributed Practice Processing and Sequencing Feb. 28, 2011States of Celebration and Reward Summarizing, Distributive Practice Champion Mindset and Hope March 28, 2011Weather Makeup Date if Needed May, 9 2011Timeline Presentation

8. 2010-2011 Leadership Academy Essential Question How do educators influence states for learning?

9. Reflection Transition Well Being Healthy Concern Arousal States Review Pyramid START! FINISH!

10. Tonight’s Essential Questions How can states of Celebration and Rewards be fostered in students? Why are states of Celebration and Rewards essential to student learning?

11. What is the State of Celebration and Reward? The “yahoo” sound Pleasure, joy, the feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction. Activated by stored past memories of pleasure. Last a short time, minimally 45 – 90 seconds, frequently

12. Why is it important? Critical for a love of learning School may be the only rewarding place for some children Students need to feel successful so they can take the “next step” in learning Increased positive affect leads to improved flexibility in behavior and judgment When students feel better they think better!

13. What is the body language for this state? Fist pumping Cheering/dancing Laughing NOTE: Cultural variations may vary the behaviors you see and hear.

14. Summary—The State of Celebration State of Celebration Non-linguistic representation What is it? Why is it important? Body Language Brain Activity Non-linguistic Summary

15. Strategies that support the State of Celebration and Reward Celebrations (not parties) Sincere praise Problem-solving success Social bonding Anticipation of reward

16. High Energy Low Energy “Yikes” Use to energize or create emotions “Yahoo!” Use for celebrations, to reward behaviors or have fun “I Got It!” Use to deepen learning, build confidence or strengthen understanding and recall “Uh-Oh!” Trigger healthy concern, create a vested interest in upcoming learning “Huh?” Use for getting attention, building curiosity or generating confusion “Ah-hh” Use to improve focus, enhance comfort, and lessen sense of stress or threat “Peace & Quiet” Use to calm, turn thoughts inward, focus minds, promote relaxation and reflection Adapted from Jensen, E. Tools for Engagement p. 165 Which State Change Should You Use?

17. Remember to Adjust your Activities as Needed Students can tire of a particular activity. You’ll need to adjust to specific students who may strain your values or creativity.

18. Pulling EAGER all together— Where do we Start? Choose your target state Read the present states Plan your strategy Create a back-up plan Begin to change the state Monitor/Adjust the activity as needed. Celebrate little successes along the way!

19. Remember to manage the most important state of all YOUR OWN!!!

20. Project Presentations will be 15 minutes tops Timeline with more detail 3-2-1 –3 things we set out to work on –2 things that are successes –1 goal we need to work on for next year