SUPER Pupil Engagement research A schools perspective Helena

SUPER Pupil Engagement research: A school’s perspective Helena Ceranic Bottisham Village College, Cambridgeshire

Making sense of the data Re n o i t la s p i h s Int ere st Year 8 Year 10 What types of interaction: Engage students? Develop better teacher/pupil relationships? Exhibit teacher interest?

Literature review Read the quotes in your pack based on teacher-student relationships and their impact on student motivation. Select three quotes that you find most pertinent.

A relationship-driven approach ‘A ‘relationship-driven’ approach to teaching will enable curriculum demands to be met without sacrificing relationships if teachers view relationship building as a complement to academic performance rather than as a competitor with academic goals… Despite time and curricular constraints, some teachers are still able to create positive and personal relationships by taking advantage of each interaction that they have with students’ (Vitto, 2003)

Researching relationships Focus groups Student Council Teaching and Learning group Lesson observations Student interviews

Consulting students “Engagement with teachers makes you feel welcome. When you talk to them outside of lessons and when they have a conversation with you. If a teacher has a friendly side you respect them more. If a teacher is nice to you, you have more of a motive to learn. ” Characteristics of a relationship-driven approach: • Friendly and flexible • Enthusiastic and engaging • Notices achievement • Personal interactions • Effective classroom management

Engaging colleagues Tone of voice demonstrates care and interest in individuals. Enthusiastic and attentive body language. Students’ responses are valued and developed. Good knowledge of the pupils Plentiful interactions and one-to-one support. Constructive, assertive, good-humoured and positive comments Praising students to help them feel successful.

Theory in practice Watch the lesson observation clips. Can you see evidence of a relationship-drive approach to teaching and learning?

Key principles of a relationshipdriven approach? Any questions?

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