Its All About Engagement Objective We will recognize

It’s All About Engagement!!

Objective: We will recognize, demonstrate, and evaluate the use of Kagan Structures in the classroom so that we improve the engagement of all students. Closing Task: I will roleplay the different structures and construct a plan incorporating one of the structures learned.

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Students stand up, put their hand up and quickly find a partner with whom to share or discuss. This structure is perfect for class building, processing and reviewing information, energizing the class, forming random pairs or teams, lesson starts or wraps.

Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About

Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About!Students can no longer be passive learners, but must take an active role in their learning. What better way than to talk through newly gained knowledge?

“In the area of intellectual development, young adolescents prefer active over passive learning activities. They prefer interaction with peers during learning activities. ” This We Believe: Developmentally Responsive Middle Schools, NMSA

Frequency • Provide for student discussion after EVERY 10 -15 minutes of teacher talk. • Let students talk to EACH OTHER to process the information.

FREQUENT, SMALL GROUP, PURPOSEFUL TALK ABOUT THE LEARNING…KEY Frequency COMPONENTS Provide for student discussion after EVERY 10 -15 minutes of teacher talk. This does not mean ask a question and then lead the discussion of answers. It means let them talk to EACH OTHER to process the information.

Group Size • Groups of 2 -4 • With 5 or more it is more possible for a student to not participate

FREQUENT, SMALL GROUP, PURPOSEFUL TALK ABOUT THE LEARNING…KEY COMPONENTS Group Size Groups of 2 -4. With 5 or more it is more possible for a student to not participate and no one will notice and greater likelihood of “off topic” side conversations.

In teams, students take turns responding orally. Compare traditional group work and cooperative learning groups. How is it similar? How is it different?

In pairs, students share with a partner for a predetermined time while the partner listens. Then partners switch roles. What is the most important preparation piece for Kagan strategies? How will you accomplish this?

In pairs, students alternate generating brief oral responses. Turn to your neighbor and explain your understanding of how Kagan strategies provide opportunities for student engagement.

Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About 10 -15 minutes of engaged instruction; followed by Seed Question 1 -3 minutes of engaged conversation; followed by 10 -15 minutes of engaged instructions; followed by Seed Question 1 -3 minutes of engaged conversation or begin guided practice

Let’s Practice! • • • Use the mental math worksheet in the center of the table. Partner A solve the first problem and Partner B watch, listen, check, coach and praise. Partner B solve the next problem and Partner A watch, listen, check, coach and praise.

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Numbered Heads Together After the teacher asks a question, students write their own answer, discuss it in their groups, signal they are ready, and the teacher calls a number. Students with that number respond using a range of simultaneous response modes. What are the benefits of using Kagan structures and student talk?

Benefits of Kagan Strategies • • • Reinforce the intent of the lesson More students will learn more of what you want them to know 100% student engagement versus individual student engagement. Reduced discipline problems Reluctant students get to “practice” in a small setting with a partner before speaking to the whole class Students can also choose to share their thoughts, their partner’s thoughts, or a combination of the two. Increased academic achievement Improved social skills and social relations Improved thinking skills

Kagan Strategies Used Today • • Stand up, Hand up, Pair up Round Robin Timed Pair Share Rally Robin Rally Coach Numbered Heads Together Most Important Point

Time to Write! Describe how you will use a specific Kagan strategy to increase student learning. Most Important Point Kagan Strategy Used for reflection, review, and formative assessment. Students reflect on the lesson and summarize their MIP. These are generally written on post it notes (can post on the board as a ticket out the door) or on a 3 x 5 card and shared at the table. This allows the teacher to check for concepts that have “stuck” with students.

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Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About