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WORKSHOP RESOURCES

Factors that Impact Student Engagement: A Mind Map This file maps out the complexity of student engagement and many of the aspects that impact engagement. It provides a big picture view of this dimension of learning. Faculty are encouraged to focus on aspects within their sphere of influence.

Complexity of Teaching: A Mind Map This file maps out the many aspects that influence teaching and learning. When we encounter challenges as educators, it’s important to consider all the factors that may be at play and to plan actions thoughtfully.

Uncovering Clues to Student Engagement This document contains ideas that were generated by faculty participants during a workshop, which was facilitated by Ruthanne Krant in May and August 2007. Possible actions are listed under the 5 benchmarks from the National Study on Student Engagement:

  • Benchmark 1: Level of Academic Challenge
  • Benchmark 2: Active and Collaborative Learning
  • Benchmark 3: Student-Faculty Interaction
  • Benchmark 4: Enriching Educational Experiences
  • Benchmark 5: supportive Campus Environment

For more info on the NSSE, visit the National Survey on Student Engagement.

Engaging Students in Learning This document lists ideas generated at a Teaching and Learning Open Forum. Ideas are organized under the following headings:

  • A. Encouraging Student Involvement
  • B. Motivating Students to Attend Class
  • C. Making Learning Enjoyable


PEDAGOGGLES

Understanding and Enhancing Student Motivation (Vol.3, No.6)

Teaching to a Variety of Learning Styles (Vol.2, No.2)

Scaffolding: Providing Structure for Success (Vol.3, No.4)


BOOKS AVAILABLE IN THE CENTRE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

Cross, K.P. (1999). Motivation: Er… Will that be on the test?: The Cross papers, No. 35 League for Innovation in the Community College

Cross, K.P. (1999). Learning is about making connections: The Cross papers, No. 3. League for Innovation in the Community College

Davis, B.G. (2001). Tools for Teaching. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. [This book has a section on enhancing students' learning and motivation]

McGlynn, A.P. (2001). Successful beginnings for college teaching: Engaging your students from the first day.


EXTERNAL WEB RESOURCES

Honalulu Community College Teaching Tips Index
1. Motivating Students
http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/motiv.htm
2. General Principles of Motivation
http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/motivate.htm
Retrieved Sept. 26, 2007

This excellent teaching tips site offers great ideas and information on many different teaching topics. 

Indiana State University
Teaching Tips for Class Participation and Student Motivation
Retrieved Sept. 26, 2007 from
http://www.indstate.edu/cirt/pd/tips/participation.htm
This site offers lots of ideas under the following headings: Activate Your Lessons
Any Questions?, Creating Enthusiasm, Energizing your Classroom, Engaging Questions, Finding the Right Connection, Good Questions / Good Discussions
Keeping it Going, Inviting Participation, Take Five, The Grind, Quick Thinking