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Where Have All the Students Gone?<\/h1>\n
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Where Have All the Students Gone?<\/h1>\n
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Where Have All the Students Gone?
by Patty Freedman
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What\u2019s in this edition:<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0Thinking About: Student (dis)Engagement\u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\udfe1 Research says: Middle School engagement crashes<\/p>\n \ud83d\udfe2 Try it Yourself: I am someone who\u2026<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd35 Mark your calendar: Events for Educators \u2013 will you join us?<\/p>","tablet":" Are you having a hard time getting back into the workplace? So are your students. There\u2019s a lot of noise right now about low attendance at school. Why is this happening? In this month\u2019s newsletter we explore low student engagement, bringing you research and ideas so you can important conversations with your team. Keep reading for EQ research and resources you can use for you, your faculty and students.<\/p>\n\n What\u2019s in this edition:<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34 Thinking About: Student (dis)Engagement <\/p>\n \ud83d\udfe1 Research says: Middle School engagement crashes<\/p>\n \ud83d\udfe2 Try it Yourself: I am someone who\u2026<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd35 Mark your calendar: Events for Educators \u2013 will you join us?<\/p>"}},"slug":"et_pb_text"}" data-et-multi-view-load-tablet-hidden="true">
Are you having a hard time getting back into the workplace? So are your students. There’s a lot of noise right now about low attendance at school. Why is this happening? In this month’s newsletter we explore low student engagement, bringing you research and ideas so you can have important conversations with your team. Keep reading for EQ research and resources you can use for you, your faculty and students. What’s in this edition: Thinking About: Student (dis)Engagement Research says: Middle School engagement crashes Try it Yourself: I am someone who… Mark your calendar: Events for Educators – will you join us?
As another school year gets underway (in many parts of the world)\u00a0there\u2019s been a flurry of doom and gloom in the media about school attendance rates plummeting;<\/p>\n
More Pandemic fallout: The chronically absent student<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Making sense of decline in student attendance<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Student absenteeism skyrocketed in pandemic as test scores dropped<\/a>.<\/p>\n Why are students reluctant to come to school? Some of the answers are easy\u2013 students (like many adults) don\u2019t want to return to the workplace after the disruption of the pandemic. Some people say kids are \u201clazy\u201d and prefer the freedom, autonomy, flexibility, and low level of accountability of virtual classrooms. But I think the answer is harder and just under the surface of the headlines.\u00a0<\/p>\n School is the workplace for students. If it\u2019s boring and stressful (school violence, bullying, isolation) to be in the building, they won’t engage.\u00a0It’s double jeopardy because at the same time students are suffering from record levels of anxiety and loneliness with not enough resources to support them. Some students are disengaging because schools are not working for them.<\/p>\n How can teachers help student engagement level? SEL is a key part of the solution. Maurice Elias\u00a0explains<\/a>,\u201cWhen students are disengaged from school and learning, we need to strategically reach inside them and rekindle the natural motivation to learn that all young people have.\u201d<\/p>\n Teachers play a crucial role in the student engagement puzzle.\u00a0Researchers found\u00a0<\/a>that, \u201ccaring and supportive teacher behaviors predicted a community of connectedness,\u201d and fostered a greater sense of belonging in schools.\u00a0<\/p>\n By seeing the bright light inside each student, increasing connectedness in classroom communities, and kindling student meaning making\/\u00a0sense of purpose we can help students get back to school.\u00a0<\/p>","tablet":" As another school year gets underway (in many parts of the world) there\u2019s been a flurry of doom and gloom in the media about school attendance rates plummeting;<\/p>\n More Pandemic fallout: The chronically absent student<\/a> and Making sense of decline in student attendance<\/a> and Student absenteeism skyrocketed in pandemic as test scores dropped<\/a>.<\/p>\n Why are students reluctant to come to school? Some of the answers are easy\u2013 students (like many adults) don\u2019t want to return to the workplace after the disruption of the pandemic. Some people say kids are \u201clazy\u201d and prefer the freedom, autonomy, flexibility, and low level of accountability of virtual classrooms. But I think the answer is harder and just under the surface of the headlines. <\/p>\n School is the workplace for students. If it\u2019s boring and stressful (school violence, bullying, isolation) to be in the building, they won't engage. It's double jeopardy because at the same time students are suffering from record levels of anxiety and loneliness with not enough resources to support them. Some students are disengaging because schools are not working for them.<\/p>\n How can teachers help student engagement level? SEL is a key part of the solution. Maurice Elias explains<\/a>,\u201cWhen students are disengaged from school and learning, we need to strategically reach inside them and rekindle the natural motivation to learn that all young people have.\u201d<\/p>\n Teachers play a crucial role in the student engagement puzzle. Researchers found <\/a>that, \u201ccaring and supportive teacher behaviors predicted a community of connectedness,\u201d and fostered a greater sense of belonging in schools. <\/p>\n By seeing the bright light inside each student, increasing connectedness in classroom communities, and kindling student meaning making\/ sense of purpose we can help students get back to school. <\/p>"}},"slug":"et_pb_text"}" data-et-multi-view-load-tablet-hidden="true">
As another school year gets underway (in many parts of the world) there’s been a flurry of doom and gloom in the media about school attendance rates plummeting; More Pandemic fallout: The chronically absent studentandMaking sense of decline in student attendanceandStudent absenteeism skyrocketed in pandemic as test scores dropped. Why are students reluctant to come to school? Some of the answers are easy– students (like many adults) don’t want to return to the workplace after the disruption of the pandemic. Some people say kids are “lazy” and prefer the freedom, autonomy, flexibility, and low level of accountability of virtual classrooms. But I think the answer is harder and just under the surface of the headlines. School is the workplace for students. If it’s boring and stressful (school violence, bullying, isolation) to be in the building, they won’t engage. It’s double jeopardy because at the same time students are suffering from record levels of anxiety and loneliness with not enough resources to support them. Some students are disengaging because schools are not working for them. How can teachers help student engagement level? SEL is a key part of the solution. Maurice Eliasexplains,“When students are disengaged from school and learning, we need to strategically reach inside them and rekindle the natural motivation to learn that all young people have.” 螺柱老师发挥着至关重要的作用ent engagement puzzle.Researchers foundthat, “caring and supportive teacher behaviors predicted a community of connectedness,” and fostered a greater sense of belonging in schools. By seeing the bright light inside each student, increasing connectedness in classroom communities, and kindling student meaning making/ sense of purpose we can help students get back to school.\ud83d\udd34 Thinking About: Student (dis)Engagement<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Thinking About: Student (dis)Engagement
In a\u00a0study<\/a>\u00a0published by Six Seconds,\u00a0researchers analyzed data from over 20 schools globally, and from more than 6000 participants, to understand middle school students\u2019 experience in school.\u00a0<\/p>\n They found profound differences between elementary and middle school students’ level of engagement. While 49% of elementary students are actively engaged, 0% of middle school students are in the \u201cengaged\u201d category.<\/p>\n Instead, middle schoolers are\u00a0disengaged (47%) and neutral (53%). In addition, they found a 12.7% dropoff in trust between elementary and middle school. Middle school students say they, \u201ccrave a feeling of belonging, a sense of connection to the school and a way to feel proud of the school community.\u201d These are opportunities for educators to re-engage students.<\/p>\n This study suggests that something catastrophic happens when students transition from elementary to middle school. Students go from liking school to loathing it. The emotional needs of middle school and the structural constraints of secondary education (more impersonal, bigger class sizes, increased academic pressure), are a perfect tsunami for student disengagement. Schools urgently need to bring more SEL content and SEL training to educators.\u00a0<\/p>","tablet":" In a study<\/a> published by Six Seconds, researchers analyzed data from over 20 schools globally, and from more than 6000 participants, to understand middle school students\u2019 experience in school. <\/p>\n They found profound differences between elementary and middle school students' level of engagement. While 49% of elementary students are actively engaged, 0% of middle school students are in the \u201cengaged\u201d category.<\/p>\n Instead, middle schoolers are disengaged (47%) and neutral (53%). In addition, they found a 12.7% dropoff in trust between elementary and middle school. Middle school students say they, \u201ccrave a feeling of belonging, a sense of connection to the school and a way to feel proud of the school community.\u201d These are opportunities for educators to re-engage students.<\/p>\n This study suggests that something catastrophic happens when students transition from elementary to middle school. Students go from liking school to loathing it. The emotional needs of middle school and the structural constraints of secondary education (more impersonal, bigger class sizes, increased academic pressure), are a perfect tsunami for student disengagement. Schools urgently need to bring more SEL content and SEL training to educators. <\/p>"}},"slug":"et_pb_text"}" data-et-multi-view-load-tablet-hidden="true">
In astudy发表了6秒,研究人员分析了a from over 20 schools globally, and from more than 6000 participants, to understand middle school students’ experience in school. They found profound differences between elementary and middle school students’ level of engagement. While 49% of elementary students are actively engaged, 0% of middle school students are in the “engaged” category. Instead, middle schoolers are disengaged (47%) and neutral (53%). In addition, they found a 12.7% dropoff in trust between elementary and middle school. Middle school students say they, “crave a feeling of belonging, a sense of connection to the school and a way to feel proud of the school community.” These are opportunities for educators to re-engage students. This study suggests that something catastrophic happens when students transition from elementary to middle school. Students go from liking school to loathing it. The emotional needs of middle school and the structural constraints of secondary education (more impersonal, bigger class sizes, increased academic pressure), are a perfect tsunami for student disengagement. Schools urgently need to bring more SEL content and SEL training to educators.\ud83d\udfe1 <\/strong>RESEARCH SAYS: Middle schoolers drop off the engagement chart<\/strong><\/h3>\n
RESEARCH SAYS: Middle schoolers drop off the engagement chart
One way to support engagement is to help students feel a stronger sense of belonging. Being seen and appreciated is central to feeling\u00a0belonging. Here\u2019s a writing prompt you can adapt. In this exercise, students can share more details about themselves and give educators an opening for deeper conversations.\u00a0More ideas about building belonging<\/a><\/p>\n I am someone who\u2026 (have students complete the\u00a0sentences about themselves or make up your own prompts)<\/p>\n I am someone who loves ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who hates ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who can\u2019t ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who can ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who who never ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who has ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who can\u2019t wait to ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who would rather ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who wishes ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who tries to ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who nobody seems to ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who everybody seems to ______________\u00a0<\/p>\n I am someone who usually forgets ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who is thankful for ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who will probably end up ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who will be known for ______________<\/p>","tablet":" One way to support engagement is to help students feel a stronger sense of belonging. Being seen and appreciated is central to feeling belonging. Here\u2019s a writing prompt you can adapt. In this exercise, students can share more details about themselves and give educators an opening for deeper conversations. More ideas about building belonging<\/a><\/p>\n I am someone who\u2026 (have students complete the sentences about themselves or make up your own prompts)<\/p>\n I am someone who loves ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who hates ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who can\u2019t ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who can ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who who never ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who has ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who can\u2019t wait to ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who would rather ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who wishes ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who tries to ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who nobody seems to ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who everybody seems to ______________ <\/p>\n I am someone who usually forgets ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who is thankful for ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who will probably end up ______________<\/p>\n I am someone who will be known for ______________<\/p>"}},"slug":"et_pb_text"}" data-et-multi-view-load-tablet-hidden="true">
One way to support engagement is to help students feel a stronger sense of belonging. Being seen and appreciated is central to feeling belonging. Here’s a writing prompt you can adapt. In this exercise, students can share more details about themselves and give educators an opening for deeper conversations.More ideas about building belonging I am someone who… (have students complete the sentences about themselves or make up your own prompts) I am someone who loves ______________ I am someone who hates ______________ I am someone who can’t ______________ I am someone who can ______________ I am someone who who never ______________ I am someone who has ______________ I am someone who can’t wait to ______________ I am someone who would rather ______________ I am someone who wishes ______________ I am someone who tries to ______________ I am someone who nobody seems to ______________ I am someone who everybody seems to ______________ I am someone who usually forgets ______________ I am someone who is thankful for ______________ I am someone who will probably end up ______________ I am someone who will be known for ______________\ud83d\udfe2 TRY IT YOURSELF: I am someone who...<\/strong><\/h3>\n
TRY IT YOURSELF: I am someone who…
Learn about the EdD with SEL Specialization,\u00a0free info session<\/a>\u00a0– Sept 19\u00a0<\/p>\n Share delightful\u00a0free SEL activities<\/a>\u00a0with POP-UP Festival in partnership with UNICEF World Children\u2019s Day – multiple dates\u00a0<\/p>\n Get started on your EQ Educator Certification \u2014\u00a0starting Sept 19 with our team in Dubai<\/a>\u2014\u00a0or Sept 25 with our team in North America<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Discover\u00a0strategies for navigating the global \u2018emotional recession\u2019<\/a>\u00a0– Oct 6\u00a0<\/p>\n Connect & learn<\/a>\u00a0together with Six Seconds certification holders around the globe – multiple dates\u00a0<\/p>","tablet":" Learn about the EdD with SEL Specialization, free info session<\/a> - Sept 19 <\/p>\n Share delightful free SEL activities<\/a> with POP-UP Festival in partnership with UNICEF World Children\u2019s Day - multiple dates <\/p>\n Get started on your EQ Educator Certification \u2014 starting Sept 19 with our team in Dubai<\/a>\u2014 or Sept 25 with our team in North America<\/a> <\/p>\n Discover strategies for navigating the global \u2018emotional recession\u2019<\/a> - Oct 6 <\/p>\n Connect & learn<\/a> together with Six Seconds certification holders around the globe - multiple dates <\/p>"}},"slug":"et_pb_text"}" data-et-multi-view-load-tablet-hidden="true">
Learn about the EdD with SEL Specialization,free info session– Sept 19 Share delightfulfree SEL activitieswith POP-UP Festival in partnership with UNICEF World Children’s Day – multiple dates Get started on your EQ Educator Certification —starting Sept 19 with our team in Dubai—or Sept 25 with our team in North America Discoverstrategies for navigating the global ‘emotional recession’– Oct 6 Connect & learntogether with Six Seconds certification holders around the globe – multiple dates\ud83d\udd35 MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Events for Educators \u2013 will you join us?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Events for Educators – will you join us?
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