Version 1: Simpler
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Student Engagement
Duration: 45 minutes
Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify common factors that may contribute to students feeling disengaged or turned off in the classroom.
Warm-up Activity (10 minutes):
1. Ask students to think about a time when they felt disengaged or turned off during a lesson.
2. In pairs, have students share their experiences and discuss the reasons behind their disengagement.
3. Ask a few pairs to share their thoughts with the whole class.
Lesson Outline (25 minutes):
1. Introduce the topic by explaining that today’s lesson will focus on understanding why students may feel turned off in the classroom.
2. Show a short video clip that highlights some common factors that can contribute to student disengagement.
3. Lead a class discussion using the following questions:
- What are some common factors that contribute to students feeling turned off in the classroom?
- How do these factors impact students’ motivation to learn?
- Have you experienced any of these factors in your own learning journey?
- What strategies can teachers use to address these issues and create a more engaging learning environment?
Questioning Activity (10 minutes):
1. Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a set of questions related to student engagement.
2. In their groups, students should discuss the questions and come up with their own answers and ideas.
3. Ask each group to share their thoughts with the whole class.
Assessment (5 minutes):
1. Distribute a worksheet that includes a short scenario depicting a disengaged student and a set of questions related to the factors discussed in the lesson.
2. Instruct students to read the scenario and answer the questions individually.
3. Collect the worksheets and review them to assess students’ understanding of the factors that contribute to student disengagement.
Version 2: Same
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Student Engagement
Duration: 60 minutes
Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify common factors that may contribute to students feeling disengaged or turned off in the classroom, and propose strategies to address these issues.
Warm-up Activity (10 minutes):
1. Begin the lesson by asking students to reflect on their own experiences in the classroom. Ask them to think about times when they felt disengaged or turned off during a lesson.
2. In pairs or small groups, have students share their experiences and discuss the reasons behind their disengagement.
3. After the discussion, ask a few groups to share their thoughts with the whole class.
Lesson Outline (30 minutes):
1. Introduce the topic by explaining that today’s lesson will focus on understanding why students may feel turned off in the classroom.
2. Show a short video clip that highlights some common factors that can contribute to student disengagement. Here are a few suggested video resources:
- “Why Students Hate School” by Prince Ea (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqTTojTija8)
- “Why Students Are Bored” by TED-Ed (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xc6ugfzMII)
3. After watching the video, lead a class discussion using the following questions:
- What are some common factors that contribute to students feeling turned off in the classroom?
- How do these factors impact students’ motivation to learn?
- Have you experienced any of these factors in your own learning journey?
- What strategies can teachers use to address these issues and create a more engaging learning environment?
Questioning Activity (15 minutes):
1. Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a set of questions related to student engagement. Here are a few sample questions:
- How can teachers make lessons more relevant to students’ lives?
- What role does technology play in student engagement?
- How can teachers create a positive classroom culture that encourages participation?
- What are some strategies to differentiate instruction and meet the diverse needs of students?
2. In their groups, students should discuss the questions and come up with their own answers and ideas.
3. After the discussion, ask each group to share their thoughts with the whole class.
Assessment (5 minutes):
1. Distribute a worksheet that includes a short scenario depicting a disengaged student and a set of questions related to the factors discussed in the lesson.
2. Instruct students to read the scenario and answer the questions individually.
3. Collect the worksheets and review them to assess students’ understanding of the factors that contribute to student disengagement and their ability to propose strategies to address these issues.
Version 3: More Complex
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Student Engagement
Duration: 75 minutes
Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify common factors that may contribute to students feeling disengaged or turned off in the classroom, and propose strategies to address these issues.
Warm-up Activity (15 minutes):
1. Ask students to individually reflect on their own experiences in the classroom. Ask them to think about times when they felt disengaged or turned off during a lesson.
2. In pairs or small groups, have students share their experiences and discuss the reasons behind their disengagement.
3. After the discussion, ask each group to share their thoughts with the whole class.
Lesson Outline (40 minutes):
1. Introduce the topic by explaining that today’s lesson will focus on understanding why students may feel turned off in the classroom.
2. Show a short video clip that highlights some common factors that can contribute to student disengagement. Here are a few suggested video resources:
- “Why Students Hate School” by Prince Ea (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqTTojTija8)
- “Why Students Are Bored” by TED-Ed (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xc6ugfzMII)
3. After watching the video, lead a class discussion using the following questions:
- What are some common factors that contribute to students feeling turned off in the classroom?
- How do these factors impact students’ motivation to learn?
- Have you experienced any of these factors in your own learning journey?
- What strategies can teachers use to address these issues and create a more engaging learning environment?
4. Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a specific factor discussed in the video. In their groups, students should research and prepare a short presentation on the assigned factor, including examples and potential solutions.
5. Allow each group to present their findings to the class.
Questioning Activity (20 minutes):
1. Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a set of questions related to student engagement. Here are a few sample questions:
- How can teachers make lessons more relevant to students’ lives?
- What role does technology play in student engagement?
- How can teachers create a positive classroom culture that encourages participation?
- What are some strategies to differentiate instruction and meet the diverse needs of students?
2. In their groups, students should discuss the questions and come up with their own answers and ideas.
3. After the discussion, ask each group to share their thoughts with the whole class.
Assessment (10 minutes):
1. Distribute a worksheet that includes a short scenario depicting a disengaged student and a set of questions related to the factors discussed in the lesson.
2. Instruct students to read the scenario and answer the questions individually.
3. Collect the worksheets and review them to assess students’ understanding of the factors that contribute to student disengagement and their ability to propose strategies to address these issues.
