Student engagement techniques: a handbook for college faculty

Part one : A conceptual framework for understanding student engagement. What does "student engagement" mean?

Engagement and motivation

Engagement and active learning

Promoting synergy between motivation and active learning

Part two : Tips and strategies. Tips and strategies for fostering motivation

Tips and strategies for promoting active learning

Tips and strategies for building community

Tips and strategies to ensure students are challenged appropriately

Tips and strategies to promote holistic learning

Part three : Student engagement techniques (sets). Category I. Techniques to engage students in learning course-related knowledge and skills

Knowledge, skills, recall, and understanding

Analysis and critical thinking

Synthesis and creative thinking

Problem solving

Application and performance

Attitudes and values

Self-awareness as learners

Learning and study skills.

Pt. 1. A conceptual framework for understanding student engagement

What does student engagement mean?

Engagement and motivation

Engagement and active learning

Promoting synergy between motivation and active learning

Additional facets to consider

From theory to practice: teachers talk about student engagement

Pt. 2. Tips and strategies (T/S)

Tips and strategies for fostering motivation

Tips and strategies for promoting active learning

Tips and strategies for building community

Tips and strategies for ensuring students are appropriately challenged

Tips and strategies to promote holistic learning

Pt. 3. Student engagement techniques (SETS)

Knowledge, skills, recall, and understanding

Analysis and critical thinking

Synthesis and creative thinking

Problem solving

Application and performance

Attitudes and values

Self-awareness as learners

Learning and study skills.