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OverviewStraightforward how-to's from practicing classroom teachers, print and web-based resources, and assessment tips help educators cultivate lasting student engagement and transform educational outcomes with this must-have resource! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jennifer Ann FredricksPublisher: SAGE Publications Inc Imprint: Corwin Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.440kg ISBN: 9781452271880ISBN 10: 1452271887 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 01 May 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments About the Author About the Contributors Introduction Myth 1. It′s Easy to Tell Who Who Is Engaged: What Is Engagement and How Can I Assess It in My Classroom? Portraits of Engagement What Is Engagement? Why Assess Engagement? Consistency, Duration, and Variation in Engagement Methods for Assessing Engagement Chapter Summary Text-to-Practice Exercises Key Terms and Concepts Research-Based Resources Myth 2. Some Students Just Don′t Care: How Disengagement Is More Than Just a Lack of Student Motivation School Versus Out-of-School Tasks Teacher-Student Relations and Disengagement Peer Relations and Disengagement Chapter Summary Text-to-Practice Exercises Key Terms and Concepts Research-Based Resources Myth 3. What Happens Outside of School Competes With Academics: How Out-of-School Time and Families Affect Engagement in School Extracurricular Activity Participation and Academic Outcomes Variation in Engagement Across Contexts Self-Determination Theory and Engagement Families and Engagement Barriers to Parent Involvement Chapter Summary Text-to-Practice Exercises Key Terms and Concepts Research-Based Resources Myth 4. Hands-On Is Minds-On: How to Create More Engaging Classroom Tasks That Result in Deep Learning Designing Classroom Tasks for Engagement Cognitive Components of the Task Authentic Tasks Authentic Instructional Models Motivational and Cognitive Challenges With Authentic Instruction Strategies for Implementing Cognitively Complex Tasks Chapter Summary Text-to-Practice Examples Key Terms and Concepts Research-Based Resources Myth 5. Focus on Content: Don’t Make It Personal: How Relationships Matter for Student Engagement Teacher Support and Student Engagement and Achievement Essential Characteristics of Meaningful Teacher-Student Relations Building Relatedness in the Classroom Being an Autonomy-Supportive Teacher Supporting Students′ Need for Competence How Teachers Support Cognitive Engagement Barriers to Developing High-Quality Relationships Building Relationships With Difficult Students Connecting With Diverse Students Chapter Summary Text-to-Practice Exercises Key Terms and Concepts Research-Based Resources Myth 6. Socializing With Peers Detracts From Student Engagement: How to Create a Peer Context That Supports Engagement Why Are Peer Relationships Important? Friendships Teachers′ Beliefs and Instructional Practices How Do Peers Socialize Engagement? Cooperative Learning and Collaborative Instruction Key Strategies for Supporting Cooperation and Collaboration Creating Classroom Communities Chapter Summary Text-to-Practice Exercises Key Terms and Concepts Research-Based Resources Myth 7. There’s Only So Much a Teacher Can Do: How to Help Those Students Still Struggling to Succeed Why Is It Important to Resist Disengagement? Risk Factors for Disengagement Why Is a Student Disengaged? Boys and Disengagement Academic Problems and Disengagement Students With a History of Behavioral Problems African American, Hispanic, and Low-Income Students and Disengagement Interventions to Increase Engagement Chapter Summary Text-to-Practice Exercises Key Terms and Concepts Research-Based Resources Myth 8. Student Engagement Is a Student Choice: Choosing to Make the Effort and Not Waiting for Engagement to Happen References IndexReviews""A must have book for all classroom teachers. A relevant, eye-opening approach to classroom problems and student attitudes that we didn’t think we could solve."" -- Patricia Baker, NBCT, Teacher Gifted Education ""This was an excellent read that would be very applicable in most classrooms. Engagement is key to student learning and the author gives us practical ways to implement real practices aimed at increasing this engagement of students at all learning levels."" -- Patti Grammens, Teacher ""In the era of Common Core Standards, this book is a must read for every educational professional!"" -- Ellen E. Coulson, 7th Grade U.S. History Teacher """A must have book for all classroom teachers. A relevant, eye-opening approach to classroom problems and student attitudes that we didn’t think we could solve."" -- Patricia Baker, NBCT, Teacher Gifted Education ""This was an excellent read that would be very applicable in most classrooms. Engagement is key to student learning and the author gives us practical ways to implement real practices aimed at increasing this engagement of students at all learning levels."" -- Patti Grammens, Teacher ""In the era of Common Core Standards, this book is a must read for every educational professional!"" -- Ellen E. Coulson, 7th Grade U.S. History Teacher" In the era of Common Core Standards, this book is a must read for every educational professional! --Ellen E. Coulson, 7th Grade U.S. History Teacher Author InformationJennifer Fredricks is a professor of Human Development at Connecticut College where she also directs the Holleran Center for Community Action and Public Policy. She has published over 35 journal articles and book chapters on student engagement, family socialization, adolescent development, and extracurricular participation. She is currently working on a three year grant on student engagement in math and science classrooms funded by the National Science Foundation. 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