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Engagement by Design

Creating Learning Environments Where Students Thrive

By: Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Russell J. Quaglia, Dominique Smith, Lisa L. Lande

Learn how focusing on relationships, clarity, and challenge can put you in control of managing your classroom’s success, one motivated student at a time.

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Grade Level: PreK-12
ISBN: 9781506375731
Published By: Corwin
Series: Corwin Literacy
Year: 2017
Page Count: 192
Publication date: August 21, 2017

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Every teacher wants engaged students. No student wants to be bored. So why isn’t every classroom teeming with discussion and purposeful activity centered on the day’s learning expectations?

Consistently finding a rhythm—where students progress through relevant and challenging content—isn’t easy. But not only is it possible, it can also seem effortless when teachers have the right design for genuinely engaging students.

Classroom dynamics are inherently complex, as multifaceted as the personalities in the room, so where should a teacher begin? Engagement by Design gives you a framework for making daily improvements and highlights the opportunities that will bring the greatest benefit in the least amount of time. You’ll learn about relationships, clarity, and challenge, including

How getting to know each student a little better can fundamentally change the classroom dynamics—and how to do that
What it means to be an “intentionally inviting” teacher, and how it gives you an advantage in creating an environment conducive to learning
How to bring more clarity to key aspects of your work—and how it can reap substantial rewards for you and your students
How opening the culture to student voice—listening to students—is linked to academic motivation, and how to use it to shape your day-to-day planning
The best ways to increase learning for your students, boosting the proportional value of their school year

Understanding engagement—and actively pursuing it—can make all the difference between forging a real connection with students and having a classroom that’s simply going through the motions. Engagement by Design puts you in control of managing your classroom’s success and increasing student learning, one motivated student at a time.

Author(s)

Douglas Fisher

Douglas Fisher is professor and chair of educational leadership at San Diego State University and a leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College. Previously, Doug was an early intervention teacher and elementary school educator. He is a credentialed teacher and leader in California. In 2022, he was inducted into the Reading Hall of Fame by the Literacy Research Association. He has published widely on literacy, quality instruction, and assessment, as well as books such as Welcome to Teaching, PLC+, Teaching Students to Drive their Learning, and Student Assessment: Better Evidence, Better Decisions, Better Learning.

Nancy Frey

Nancy Frey is professor of educational leadership at San Diego State University and a leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College. Previously, Nancy was a teacher, academic coach, and central office resource coordinator in Florida. She is a credentialed special educator, reading specialist, and administrator in California. She is a member of the International Literacy Association’s Literacy Research Panel. She has published widely on literacy, quality instruction, and assessment, as well as books such as The Artificial Intelligences Playbook, How Scaffolding Works, How Teams Work, and The Vocabulary Playbook.

Russell J. Quaglia

Dr. Russell J. Quaglia is a globally recognized pioneer in the field of education, known for his unwavering dedication to student voice and aspirations. Dr. Quaglia has been described by news media as America's foremost authority on the development and achievement of student voice and aspirations. His innovative work is evidenced by an extensive library of research-based publications, prominent international speaking appearances, and a successfully growing list of aspirations ventures.

Among these ventures, Dr. Quaglia authored the School Voice suite of surveys, including Student Voice, Teacher Voice, Parent Voice, and iKnow My Class. His recent book, Student Voice: The Instrument of Change published by Corwin is already receiving international acclaim.

In addition to founding and leading the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations, Dr. Quaglia also founded and currently chairs the Aspirations Academies Trust, a sponsor of primary and secondary academies in England built upon his aspirations research. Most recently he has founded the Teacher Voice and Aspirations International Center, dedicated to amplifying the voice of teachers in order for them to realize their aspirations and reach their fullest potential.

Dr. Quaglia earned his bachelor's degree at Assumption College, a masters degree in economics from Boston College, and master of education and doctorate degrees from Columbia University, specializing in the area of organizational theory and behavior. He has been awarded numerous honorary doctorates in humanitarian services for his dedication to students. Dr. Quaglia's work has also led him to serve on several national and international committees, reflecting his passion for ensuring that students' and teacehers’ voices are always heard, honored, and acted upon.

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Listen to Russ Quaglia's Interactive EdChat on Student Voice

Dominique Smith

Dominique Smith, EdD, is chief of educational services and teacher support at Health Sciences High and Middle College in San Diego, California. Smith is passionate about creating school environments that honor and empower students. His research and instruction focus
on restorative practices, classroom management, growth mindset, and the culture of achievement. Dominique also provides professional learning
to K-12 teachers in small and large groups that address classroom and school climate and organization. He holds a doctorate in educational leadership from San Diego State University with an emphasis on equity as well as a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California. Dominique also holds credentials from San Diego State University in administrative services, child welfare, PPS, and attendance.
Smith has been recognized with the National School Safety Award from the School Safety Advocacy Council. In 2018, he delivered a TED Talk
on building relationships between students and teachers.

Lisa L. Lande

Dr. Lisa L. Lande has dedicated her professional endeavors to advocating for teachers and students around the globe. It is her aspiration that every classroom in every school is one that she would want her own three children to learn in—a lens through which she continually measures her research, writing, and professional development efforts.

She is the executive director of the Teacher Voice and Aspirations International Center (TVAIC), an outgrowth of the Quaglia Institute. The mission of TVAIC is to amplify teacher voice to enhance the aspirations of all. As part of the Quaglia Institute team, Dr. Lande has provided professional development services to PreK–12 schools throughout the United States, Canada, England, and the Middle East.

Dr. Lande currently serves as a board member for the Aspirations Academy Trust in England. She is the co-author of Teacher Voice: Amplifying Success.

Table of Contents

List of Videos

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Chapter 1. The Inviting Classroom

Are Students Engaged?

Intentionally Inviting Classrooms

Low-Hanging Fruit

Student Voice

Engagement by Design

Conclusion

Chapter 2. Relationships

Building Relationships With Students

The Invitational Aspect of Teacher-Student Relationships

The Equitable Aspect of Teacher-Student Relationships

How Teachers Communicate Expectations Differentially

The Advocacy Aspect of Teacher-Student Relationships

Conclusion

Chapter 3. Clarity

Clarity in Teaching

Know What Students Are Supposed to Learn

Know How Students Learn

Know How to Communicate What Students Will Be Learning

Know How to Develop Success Criteria

Conclusion

Chapter 4. Challenge

Inviting the Struggle

Fluency

Stamina

Strategic Thinking

Struggle That Builds Expertise

Conclusion

Chapter 5. Engagement

The Engagement Gap

Engagement: Overused and Misunderstood

Bringing It All Together

The Engagement Equation

Voice (V)

Self-Worth (SW)

Purpose (P)

Engagement

Engaged Students

Engaged Classrooms

Engaged Student Outcomes

The Ending of One Story Is the Beginning of Another

Conclusion

References

Index

Other Titles in: Student Engagement & Motivation | Literacy, K-12 | Content Literacy (K-12)

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