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The Highly Engaged ClassroomThe Highly Engaged Classroom
By Robert J. Marzano and Debra J. Pickering with Tammy Heflebower

Book Overview

The Highly Engaged Classroom provides an in-depth understanding of how to generate high levels of attention and engagement as a result of careful planning and execution of specific strategies. Using the suggestions presented by Robert J. Marzano, Debra J. Pickering, and Tammy Heflebower, every teacher can create a classroom environment in which engagement is the norm instead of the exception.

Part of The Classroom Strategies Series, this clear, highly practical guide follows the series format, first summarizing key research and then translating it into recommendations for classroom practice.

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Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Research and Theory
Chapter 2: How Do I Feel?
Chapter 3: Am I Interested?
Chapter 4: Is This Important?
Chapter 5: Can I Do This?
Chapter 6: Planning for High Engagement
Epilogue
Appendix A: Answers to Exercises
Appendix B: What Is an Effect Size?
Appendix C: Sample Unusual Information
Appendix D: Planning Questions
References and Resources
Index

Reproducibles

Chapter 2
Exercise 2.1: Using Effective Pacing
Exercise 2.2: Incorporating Physical Movement
Exercise 2.3: Demonstrating Intensity and Enthusiasm Using Humor
Exercise 2.4: Building Positive Teacher-Student and Peer Relationships
Self-Assessment Scale for Chapter 2

Chapter 3
Exercise 3.1: Using Games and Inconsequential Competition
Exercise 3.2: Initiating Friendly Controversy
Exercise 3.3: Presenting Unusual Information
Exercise 3.4: Questioning to Increase Response Rates
Self-Assessment Scale for Chapter 3

Chapter 4
Exercise 4.1: Connecting to Students’ Lives
Exercise 4.2: Connecting to Students’ Life Ambitions
Exercise 4.3: Encouraging Application of Knowledge
Self-Assessment Scale for Chapter 4

Chapter 5
Exercise 5.1: Tracking and Studying Progress
Exercise 5.2: Using Effective Verbal Feedback
Exercise 5.3: Providing Examples of Self-Efficacy
Exercise 5.4: Teaching Self-Efficacy
Self-Assessment Scale for Chapter 5

Appendix A: Answers to Exercises
Answers to Exercise 2.1: Using Effective Pacing
Answers to Exercise 2.2: Incorporating Physical Movement
Answers to Exercise 2.3: Demonstrating Intensity and Enthusiasm Using Humor
Answers to Exercise 2.4: Building Positive Teacher-Student and Peer Relationships
Answers to Exercise 3.1: Using Games and Inconsequential Competition
Answers to Exercise 3.2: Initiating Friendly Controversy
Answers to Exercise 3.3: Presenting Unusual Information
Answers to Exercise 3.4: Questioning to Increase Response Rates
Answers to Exercise 4.1: Connecting to Students’ Lives
Answers to Exercise 4.2: Connecting to Students’ Life Ambitions
Answers to Exercise 4.3: Encouraging Application of Knowledge
Answers to Exercise 5.1: Tracking and Studying Progress
Answers to Exercise 5.2: Using Effective Verbal Feedback
Answers to Exercise 5.3: Providing Examples of Self-Efficacy
Answers to Exercise 5.4: Teaching Self—Efficacy

Appendix B: What Is An Effect Size?
Conversion of Effect Size to Percentile Gain

Appendix C: Sample Unusual Information
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies

Appendix D: Planning Questions
Planning Questions