Event Information
I. Introduction of The Ripple (a critical practice that increases student engagement in classrooms) 5 min.
II. Introduction of The Cognitive Engagement Model (a model for visualizing the cognitive depth of student engagement). 5 min.
III. Practicing specific Total Participation Techniques (40 mins) All of these techniques begin with individual reflection, and ripple out to peer-to-peer interaction.
A. Appointment Agendas
B. The Relevance Wheel
C. The Chalkboard Splash
D. The Feature Walk
IV. Q & A
Participants will be able to identify and articulate the two most important features related to cognitively engaging all students.
Participants will participate in, explain, and be able to replicate, 4 Total Participation Techniques within their own schools and classrooms.
Participants will be able to share basic TPT tools with their colleagues upon their return home.
Himmele, P. & Himmele. W., (2011, 2017, 2026)Total Participation Techniques: Making every student an active learner.
We will present research cited in Chapter 2 of our bestselling ASCD book.