Understanding that
attaining higher levels of student engagement and achievement is a process, Paula believes that the secret to having a lasting impact is one of empowering others and positioning them for sustainable success.
The OECD folks offer some explanations, terming Shanghai a «leader in reform» and citing in particular its near - universal education system, its competitiveness (including admission both to universities and to the best secondary schools), a
very high level of student engagement, a modernized assessment system, an ambitious new curriculum, and a program of intervention into weak schools.
Teachers who reported higher levels of authentic instruction taking place in their classrooms also
reported higher levels of student engagement; this suggests that when the teachers felt the lessons were more engaging and interesting for the students, their feelings of self - efficacy increased, and consequently, the whole learning environment became more positive for both teachers and students.
As well, the air of respect and
high levels of student engagement are palpable in these schools and should be counted as valid measures of success.
High levels of student engagement are a legacy of the Chinese culture's emphasis on education; students in Shanghai classrooms are typically intensely focused on class activities, and there is no tolerance for inattentive students.
It has
higher levels of student engagement, offers a lower - cost, effective solution with faster delivery, and with a comprehensive Learning Management System it makes tracking, certification, and reporting easy and accurate.
In our student - centered classrooms, teachers are facilitators who help support
a higher level of student engagement and collaboration.
Moreover, the processes I used generated
a high level of student engagement and motivation.
Effective school climates tend to foster stronger connections to school and
higher levels of student engagement (Blum, McNelly, & Rinehart, 2002; Goodenow & Grady, 1993; Lee et al., 1999; Osterman, 2000; Wentzel, 1997).
Each month on our blog we will explore some of our favorite pedagogical strategies that support the questions in this litmus test and reveal their elements that support great teaching,
high levels of student engagement and high expectations for every student in your classroom.