3C Engaging Students in Learning-The centerpiece of the framework

For this post, I am highlighting 3c Engaging students in learning which is the centerpiece of the Danielson framework for teaching.

As part of our school improvement plan, I wanted to continue to provide information regarding our classroom walk-through data collection efforts.  During classroom walk-throughs  at Waukesha North High School we are collecting evidence from  2e Organizing Physical Space, 3a  Communicating with Students, 3b Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques, 3c Engaging Students in Learning, and 3d Using Assessment in Instruction.

Below is a report out from the beginning of the school year until February 11, 2014.

The information in the bar graph provides information on how our practices are moving towards proficient ("3") and distinguished ("4") levels in the classrooms in Domain 3c at Waukesha North High School.

Classroom walk-throughs 

Amount of Observations:  305

First 20 minutes of class:  43%

20-40 Minute Mark:  35%

Last 20 minutes of Class:  22%
(October 2013 to February 11, 2014)  

                                

Here are the specific elements that are considered when evaluating for component 3c Engaging Students in Learning:

• Activities and assignments

• Grouping of students

• Instructional Materials and resources

• Structure and Pacing

3c:  Rubric, Engaging Students in Learning

What are observable actions of a level 3 or 4 classroom, 3c Engaging Students in Learning?

• Students are given a task to do independently, then discuss with a table group, followed by reporting by each table
• Sevens students (out of 32) have finished an assignment early and begin talking among themselves, the teacher assigns a follow up activity

• Student interest and enthusiasm is evident, including problem solving
• Students are asked to explain their thinking and learning tasks require higher level thinking
• Students are actively "working," rather than watch their teacher do all of the work
• The pacing of the lesson is not dragged or rushed and allows time for closure and student reflection

What are your strategies for Engaging Students in Learning? Please log-in to share a comment.