Active Engagement REINVENTING THE ACADEMIC WHEEL

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Relationships/Developmental
Appropriateness
• Set High Expectations
• Account for Age and Ability
• Get to know your Students
• Utilize the First Week
• Establish Mutual Respect

Teacher Demonstrating
Student Autonomy Active Love for Learning
• Target Intrinsic Motivation
• Offer Choice
Engagement • Exhibit a Passion for Teaching
••••••••••••• • Plan Fun & Educational Lessons
• Provide Accountability
in Learning • Promote Excitement
REINVENTING THE for Academic Content
• Connect Assignments to ACADEMIC WHEEL
Real-World Situations • Show Excitement for
Student Learning
• Model Lifelong Learning

Activity
• Integrate Physical Movement
• Create Opportunities for
Small Groups
• Initiate Compelling Discussions
• Assign Projects with Choices
and Exploration
• Connect Content to their Own Life

Presented by:
Hannah Bruesehoff • Sean King • Ann Wirtz
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