Student Evidence
Student demonstrates deep and consistent engagement. They are self-motivated, actively participate in all activities, and show a high level of focus and persistence, even when faced with challenging tasks. They can sustain effort over extended periods and articulate their learning process.
Teacher Actions
Teacher fosters a highly engaging and supportive learning environment. They use a variety of instructional strategies to promote student autonomy and choice. The teacher provides challenging tasks that are aligned with student interests and abilities, and offers specific, timely feedback to support student growth. The teacher acts as a facilitator, guiding students to take ownership of their learning.
Student Evidence
Student demonstrates consistent engagement. They participate in most activities with a positive attitude and can sustain effort for appropriate periods. They may occasionally need redirection but are generally on-task and motivated.
Teacher Actions
Teacher provides a structured and engaging learning environment. They use a variety of instructional strategies to maintain student interest and provide clear expectations. The teacher monitors student progress and provides support as needed to help students stay on task and build stamina.
Student Evidence
Student demonstrates inconsistent engagement. They may be easily distracted, show fluctuating levels of participation, and struggle to sustain effort on tasks for extended periods. They may require frequent reminders and support to stay on task.
Teacher Actions
Teacher is beginning to implement strategies to increase student engagement and stamina. They may rely on a limited range of instructional strategies and may need to provide more explicit instruction and support to help students develop self-regulation skills. The teacher provides frequent check-ins and positive reinforcement to encourage on-task behavior.
Student Evidence
Student demonstrates a lack of engagement. They are frequently off-task, passive, or disruptive. They show little to no interest in learning activities and struggle to sustain any effort.
Teacher Actions
Teacher's instructional strategies do not effectively engage the student. The learning environment may lack structure and clear expectations. The teacher may need to seek additional support and professional development to learn and implement strategies for engaging students with significant emotional and behavioral needs. The teacher's primary focus is on behavior management rather than instruction.