Six opportunities for building student engagement Louis Cabuhat, M.Ed

SIX OPPORTUNITIES FOR

BUILDING STUDENT

ENGAGEMENT

Lou Cabuhat, RN M.Ed.

OVERVIEW

Syllabus

First Class

Classroom Atmosphere

Classroom Specifics

Classroom Interactions

Beyond the Classroom

SYLLABUS

Devise specific learning outcomes

Spell out expected student behavior

Describe expected professional behavior

• Student code of conduct

• Uniform policy

FIRST CLASS

Learn students names

Introduce yourself

Ask students to introduce themselves

Meet one-on-one with students

Learn from your students

Establish a standard of grading

CLASSROOM ATMOSPHERE

Convey your passion and enthusiasm for the subject

Create a welcoming environment

Foster a sense of belonging and respect

Promote active engagement

CLASSROOM SPECIFICS

Show up early for class

Start with a student summary of class

Write a plan for the class on the board

• Overhead

Have the students stand up and stretch

Play short games

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Manage your office hours

• Fieldtrip

Reach out to student(s) who miss a class

Be responsive to E mails and calls from students

Give plenty of student feedback

CLASSROOM

INTERACTIONS

Make the class interactive

Call on students constantly to answer questions

Do a networking exercise

• Fieldtrip to career services

• In-class exercise

Find a student strength

Incorporate peer review