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In this engaging video, Elementary School teacher Danieli Parker presents a creative strategy called Life Connections to provide opportunities for students to talk about themselves. Through this strategy, students are encouraged to make personal connections between their own lives and the subject matter, fostering a deeper sense of engagement and self-expression. By weaving together personal anecdotes and class discussions, Parker effectively creates a safe space for students to share their perspectives and experiences, ultimately enhancing their learning experience. Watch as students eagerly open up and form connections with their peers while gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.
Student Self-Expression Playlist
8 Suggested Strategies | 14:10
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Increasing Response Rates With Paired Responses
Strand: Engagement
Element: Increasing Responses
2
Increasing Engagement Through Planned Physical Movement
Strand: Engagement
Element: Physical Movement
3
Increasing Response Rates by Using Response Boards
Strand: Engagement
Element: Increasing Responses
4
Monitoring And Reacting to Overall Class Engagement
Strand: Engagement
Element: Noticing Engagement Levels
5
Monitoring And Reacting to Individual Student Engagement
Strand: Engagement
Element: Noticing Engagement Levels
6
Increasing Response Rates by Using Hand Signals
Strand: Engagement
Element: Increasing Responses
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Providing Opportunities for Students to Talk About Themselves Using Life Connections
Strand: Engagement
Element: Student Self-Expression
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Increasing Response Rates by Calling Random Names
Strand: Engagement
Element: Increasing Responses