Bloomington, IN (Vocus) November 2, 2010 Marzano Research Laboratory has released The Highly Engaged Classroom, a highly anticipated book that provides teachers with an in-depth study of how to generate attention and engagement—key ingredients to student success.. There is little, if any, chance that students will learn what's being taught in class without being engaged. Participants read "Chapter 4: Is This Important" in the eBook of The Highly Engaged Classroom and address relevant issues in a reflection question format. They also participate in the discussion forum. Unit 5: Can I Do Thi s? In this unit, Marzano and Pickering, et al, turn to the critical issue of self-efficacy in determining student District has partnered with Marzano Academies to identify high-leverage research-based instructional practices, as well as school-wide systems necessary to achieve personalization of Supporting the Art and Science of Teaching, 2 The Highly Engaged Classroom,3 Teacher Evaluation that Makes a Difference,4 Vocabulary for the Common Core,5 and The course is based on Marzano's and Pickering's The Highly Engaged Classroom (2011). Teachers will analyze the role student engagement, motivation and effort play in learning, apply research and evaluate current practices to determine instructional gaps. Table I.1: Marzano Works That are the Basis for the Framework 1. Vocabulary for the Common Core (Marzano & Simms, 2013b) 2. Using Common Core Standards to Enhance Classroom Instruction and Assessment (Marzano, Yanoski, Hoegh, & Simms, 2013) 3. Teacher Evaluation That Makes a Difference (Marzano & Toth, 2013) 4. Coaching Classroom Instruction State of Wyoming Legislature Student engagement is the foundation for the framework for teaching - all the other pieces support this component. However, engagement is not seeing students completing tasks assigned by the teacher, rather it is how the teacher challenges the students to promote deep learning through rigorous lessons. It involves students taking an active role 6 Marzano, R. J. (2003). What works in schools translating research into action. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. The Marzano Focused Teacher Evaluation Model really activates teachers to think about their practice and growing as professionals. It helps us instill that kind of thinking—that we're all constantly striving for growth and creating the right environment for it. Sara Maline Principal, Arizona School for the Arts Participants read "Chapter 4: Is This Important" in the eBook of The Highly Engaged Classroom and address relevant issues in a reflection question format. They also participate in the discussion forum. Unit 5: Can I Do Thi s? In this unit, Marzano and Pickering, et al, turn to the critical issue of self-efficacy in determining student Engage with students, allowing them to talk about themselves and noticing when they aren't engaged. Establish and maintain classroom rules. Maintain relationships with students. Communicate high expectations. To elaborate: Marzano believes that teachers who set goals and check for understanding will be effective. The Highly Engaged Classroom Student engagement happens as a result of a teacher's careful planning and execution of specific strategies. This self-study text provides in-depth understanding of how to generate high levels of student attention and engagement. The Highly