Engaged

No...I am not engaged to wed. I am referring to students being engaged in their learning.


Today we had a presentation from Mr. Yuk. The topic was on dangerous/poisonous household items. We have a handful of students that have a very difficult time paying attention to anything going on throughout the day. Each student has a different way of getting themselves off track. Some talk to other students, some get out of their seats, some play with their pencil, some doodle on their paper, etc. My co-op and I are always speaking to the kids before programs about being on their best behavior, being attentive, etc. Today's program was no different.


One of students that tends to lose focus a lot throughout the day a lot say front and center for Mr. Yuk. He kept his eyes on the presenter the entire time and traced her movements. He raised his hand for every question and volunteered to be a participant in the program. I was in awe watching his actions and behavior the entire hour we were at the presentation. It amazes me how different a student's actions can be when they are interested in the topic at hand. This really connects to why it is so important to make your lessons interesting to the students.