In this video, middle school teacher Carlos Johnson discusses the importance of motivating and inspiring students through academic goal setting. Through his strategy of academic goal setting, Johnson emphasizes the significance of goal setting in engaging students and helping them reach their full potential. By setting clear, achievable goals, Johnson demonstrates how students can stay motivated and focused on their academic aspirations. With a focus on inspiring students to excel, Johnson's insights provide valuable tools and techniques for educators looking to empower their students and foster a culture of achievement in the classroom.

Inspiring Students Playlist

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Middle School

Response Boards

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Increasing Response Rates by Using Response Boards

In this informative and engaging video, middle school teacher Whitney Freije demonstrates how to effectively utilize response boards to increase student engagement and boost response rates in the classroom. Through her expert guidance, viewers will learn valua...

Strand: Engagement

Element: Increasing Responses

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Middle School

Explicit Connections

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Demonstrating Intensity and Enthusiasm by Making Explicit Connections to Content

In this video, middle school teacher Jeff Peterson demonstrates how to engage students by making explicit connections to the content with intensity and enthusiasm. Through the use of his strategy of explicit connections, Jeff captivates his audience by tying r...

Strand: Engagement

Element: Demonstrating Enthusiasm

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Middle School

Response Chaining

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Increasing Response Rates by Using Response Chaining

In this informative video, teacher Madeline Zook demonstrates the effective strategy of Response Chaining to increase student engagement and participation in the middle school classroom. By utilizing this interactive technique, students learn to build upon eac...

Strand: Engagement

Element: Increasing Responses

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Middle School

Drama-related Activities

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Increasing Engagement Through Movement With Drama-Related Activities

In this informative video, Teacher Madeline Zook utilizes drama-related activities to increase student engagement through physical movement. As she guides her middle school audience through various interactive exercises, she emphasizes the importance of incorp...

Strand: Engagement

Element: Physical Movement

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Middle School

Explicit Connections

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Demonstrating Intensity and Enthusiasm by Making Explicit Connections to Content

In this engaging video, middle school teacher Matt Rodman demonstrates how to bring intensity and enthusiasm into teaching by making explicit connections to the content. Through his strategy of making explicit connections, Rodman shows how to connect the mater...

Strand: Engagement

Element: Demonstrating Enthusiasm

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Middle School

Elaborative Questioning

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Increasing Response Rates by Using Elaborative Questioning

In this informative video led by teacher Matt Rodman, viewers will learn about the effective strategy of increasing response rates through the practice of elaborative questioning. Focusing on the strand of Engagement, Rodman demonstrates how middle school educ...

Strand: Engagement

Element: Increasing Responses

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Middle School

Interest Surveys

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Providing Opportunities for Students to Talk About Themselves Using Interest Surveys

Join teacher Carolyn Ferrill as she shares a valuable strategy for increasing student engagement in the middle school classroom - Interest Surveys. By providing opportunities for students to talk about themselves and express their interests, Carolyn helps crea...

Strand: Engagement

Element: Student Self-Expression

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Middle School

Interest Surveys

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Providing Opportunities for Students to Talk About Themselves Using Interest Surveys

In this informative video, middle school teacher Reneé Clemmons discusses the importance of providing opportunities for students to talk about themselves using interest surveys. By utilizing this effective strategy, teachers can enhance student engagement and...

Strand: Engagement

Element: Student Self-Expression