Build strong partnerships that fuel student motivation and drive their learning Humans are social creatures, yet schools don't always embrace the way social interactions and connections can facilitate learning. Likewise, student engagement has become a buzzword, but what does it really mean? Despite decades of research and initiatives, student engagement continues to decline as learners progress through the school years. In her new book, Amy Berry argues that the key lies in partnership. She challenges the traditional view of engagement as a top-down process and reframes it as a collaborative effort between students, teachers, and peers. Filled with student and teacher voices, this guidebook provides a new, more empathetic way to think about and tackle the persistent challenge of student disengagement. This book provides: The all-new Continuum of Learner Engagement, a practical tool for developing a shared language around engagement and disengagement Evidence-based strategies for building effective engagement partnerships Actionable tips for cultivating a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to drive their own learning A strengths-based approach to understanding and addressing the root causes of disengagement Learn how to empower children and young people with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively drive their learning and growth not only in schools, but also throughout their lives.
Dr. Amy Berry is an honorary fellow at the University of Melbourne and creator of The Engagement Hub. Amy began her career as a primary school teacher in Queensland, Australia before returning to university to complete a master of education (research). Having developed a passion for research, she went on to complete her PhD looking at teacher perspectives on student engagement and their approaches to engaging students in classroom learning. This research led to the creation of the Continuum of Learner Engagement. Amy's research interests extend beyond learner engagement to include teacher professional learning, teacher beliefs, and learning through play at school. Amy has extensive experience working with preservice and practicing teachers to develop their skills in gathering and using evidence to support learning and engagement in the classroom. She has designed numerous professional learning programs for teachers, including programs on formative assessment, learner engagement, and learning through play. As well as working with teachers in Australia, Amy has worked with teachers, school leaders, and education officials from the US, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Ukraine.
Introduction Chapter 1: What is Engagement and Why Do We Care About It? Chapter 2: Building Block #1 - The Language of Learner Engagement Chapter 3: Building Block #2 - The Partnership Chapter 4: The Learner Chapter 5: The Teacher Chapter 6: Peers as Engagement Partners Chapter 7: Cultivating an Environment for Partnership Chapter 8: Tackling Disengagement Together Chapter 9: Growing the Seeds of Engagement Together Chapter 10: Driving Your Learning with the Help of Your Partners
