Even in the best programs, motivation may be lacking, interest levels may be low, boredom creeps in and behaviors tend to increase. Depending on the setting, this can be a perfect storm of discontent for both the teachers and the students. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. This presentation will help teachers to develop ways to keep students engaged in a meaningful curriculum and create an experience that is pleasurable for both the teacher and the child. Also addressed will be what to think about when developing your programming for students to enhance engagement and behavior strategies that can encourage engagement. A variety of models, including the Unified Learning Model (ULM) and Marzano’s work on engagement, will be discussed.
