Engagement By Design Av Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Russell J. Quaglia, Dominique Smith, Lisa L. Lande

<p>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? <br/><br/> 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.  <br/><br/> Classroom dynamics are inherently complex, as multifaceted as the personalities in the room, so where should a teacher begin? <em>Engagement by Design</em> 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</p><ul><li>How getting to know each student a little better can fundamentally change the classroom dynamics—and how to d