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Module 7 - Session 5

LEADING FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT ACROSS LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

Leading to Support Educators Across Learning Environments

Module 7 - Session 5 Program Cover - Young girl smiling

GETTING STARTED

OVERVIEW

Welcome to TALE Academy Module 7: Leading to Support Educators Across Learning Environments!

Goal – The goal of this module is to help school leaders enhance their support for educators as they teach across learning environments (TALE).

Module Content – This module consists of 8 sessions on leading to support educators across learning environments. Each session contains a variety of content and learning activities.

Session Content – You are beginning Module 7 – Session 5: Leading for Student Engagement Across Learning Environments.

MODULE WORKBOOK

If you have not yet downloaded your personal copy of the TALE Academy Workbook for this module, do so now. See directions below. There is only one workbook for each module which contains activities for all sessions within that module. 

 

Step 1: Create your personal copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook.

Throughout this session, you will complete the session activities and take notes in the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook. You will have many opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills you learn using your digital workbook. When you click on the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook link, you will be prompted to make a copy of the workbook. Once you do so, your notes and your work within your workbook will be visible only to you. Please note that the workbook is fillable using Google Slides. We do not recommend printing a copy due to the length of the workbook.

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Step 2: Get familiar with the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook.

Now that you have your personal copy of the workbook, review pages 1-7 to learn about the workbook’s contents and tips for using the workbook. Don’t forget to add your name to page 1 to personalize your workbook!

 

Step 3: Review “Key Terms” for Session 5 in the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook.

Your last step is to review the key terms for Session 5. For every TALE Academy session, the key terms are listed at the start of each new session in the workbook. You can return to the key terms page(s) of your workbook throughout this session to add your notes.

GUIDING QUESTIONS & LEARNING OBJECTIVES

GUIDING QUESTIONS

  1. What does student engagement look like across learning environments?

  2. How can I support teachers in the design of engaging learning environments, regardless of modality?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this session, you will be able to do the following:

  1. Recognize the difference between traditional student engagement models based on demonstration of engagement and newer models that focus on students’ experiences of engagement.

  2. Identify opportunities for a deeper study of student engagement within the TALE Academy modules.

  3. Understand how to empower teachers to be designers of learning environments and student engagement. 

  4. Establish design teams to support student engagement.

ENGAGE: ACTIVATE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

LEARN FROM OTHERS: 
VOICES FROM THE FIELD

The following video highlights the reflections of New York State school leaders on leading for student engagement across learning environments.

Video thumbnail of female African-American teacher

WORKBOOK
ACTIVITY

To activate your prior knowledge on the topic, please complete the following steps:

  • In your copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook, complete Activity 7.5.1 – Facilitating Student Engagement.

If you have not already created your personal copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook, you can make a copy by clicking here.

EXPLORE: TOPIC OVERVIEW

READ, WATCH, LISTEN

Select from the learning modalities below to explore an overview of the topic for this session. You may read a magazine-style article, watch a video, or listen to a conversational podcast.

 

You need to select only one option: read, watch, or listen.

As you read, watch, or listen, consider pausing and reviewing the key terms for this session in your workbook. You can add your own notes, ideas for application, or definitions of the terms in your own words.

READ

Dive into our Module 7 – Session 5 READ, a magazine-style overview of the session topic with infographics and links to resources.

WATCH

Tune into our Module 7 – Session 5 WATCH, a narrated, animated video that provides an overview of the session topic.

LISTEN

Settle in for our Module 7 – Session 5 LISTEN, a conversational, podcast-style discussion among educators about the session topic.

EXPLORE: CHOICE BOARD

Select one option from the choices offered below to learn more.

You need to select only one of the choices, but you are welcome to explore all the resources!

Schlechty Center on Engagement

Synopsis: This article/graphic focuses on the various types of student engagement and provides explanations of the elements teachers may consider in designing engaging tasks and activities. The model centers on the importance of teachers as education designers/leaders.   

Format: Article

Time: 6 minutes

Teachers as Designers of Learning Environments: The Importance of Innovative Pedagogies (Chapter 1, pp.13 – 32)

Synopsis: This first chapter of this paper focuses on the importance of teachers as experts in the art and science of teaching. The subsequent chapters go into greater depth about six innovative pedagogies: Blended Learning, Computational Thinking, Experiential Learning, Embodied Learning, Multiliteracies and Discussion-Based Teaching, and Gamification. 

Format: Research Paper

Time: 15 minutes

Schlechty’s Levels of Engagement

Synopsis: This short video summarizes Phillip Schlecty’s levels of engagement – a useful framework for thinking about what it means for students to be genuinely engaged in their learning.

Format: Video

Time: 4 minutes

ESTABLISH: REFLECTION FOR ACTION

WORKBOOK ACTIVITY

  • Return to your copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook and complete Activity 7.5.2 – Supporting Teachers as Designers.

  • If you have not already made your personal copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook, you can make a copy by clicking here.

EXTEND: DEEPER LEARNING

Extend your learning by engaging in a longer workbook activity and/or accessing additional resources.
This section is designed to help you begin a journey into deeper learning on the topic area.

WORKBOOK ACTIVITY

Return to your copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook and complete Activity 7.5.3 – Engagement Design Team Plan. If you have not already made your personal copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook, you can do so by clicking here.

Time: 20 minutes

ADDITIONAL 
RESOURCES

Supporting New Teachers as Designers of Learning

Topic: A professional learning intervention designed to support new teachers with implementing professional practice competencies

Format: Research Study

Time: 25 minutes

 

Schlechty Center Virtual Leadership Series

Topic: Four, three-hour sessions for leaders to come together in virtual learning communities to reframe current challenges into new opportunities 

Format: Video Learning Series

Time: 12 hours

WRAP-UP & NEXT STEPS

This session gave you information and resources on empowering teachers to design learning environments for successful student engagement. In the next session of this module, you’ll explore leading for family engagement across learning environments.

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