Description
Student engagement is most effective when it is intentionally woven throughout every stage of a lesson. Looking for practical strategies to increase student talk, strengthen comprehension, and promote deeper thinking across content areas? In this course, Mary Lee explores how simple yet powerful thinking routines can be paired with high-impact instructional strategies grounded in the research of John Hattie and Robert Marzano. Participants will discover how to design learning experiences that encourage inquiry, reflection, discussion, and meaningful engagement while supporting the needs of diverse learners.Throughout this course, educators will learn how to structure lessons that promote active participation, build metacognitive skills, and create opportunities for students to make their thinking visible. Participants will explore practical routines, discussion strategies, and lesson design frameworks that can be implemented immediately to increase engagement, deepen understanding, and support meaningful learning outcomes.This course is ideal for elementary classroom teachers, instructional coaches, mentor teachers, and school leaders seeking practical strategies for increasing engagement and improving instructional effectiveness. Participants will gain ready-to-use thinking routines, lesson structures, and evidence-based instructional practices that help students become more reflective, engaged, and successful learners.
Objectives
Identify key thinking routines and high-impact instructional strategies.Explain how student talk and metacognition support deeper learning.Implement thinking routines and instructional strategies within lesson design.Examine lesson structures to determine their effectiveness in supporting engagement and learning.Assess the impact of instructional strategies on student understanding and participation.Design lessons that integrate thinking routines, discussion, and reflection.
