According to research synthesized by What Works Clearinghouse, correlational evidence suggests that motivation to read school-related texts declines as students progress from elementary to middle school. To increase motivation and engagement in the secondary classroom, teachers must cultivate learning environments that create the conditions and space for student agency in adolescent literacy by honoring student perspectives, valuing self-efficacy, making learning relevant, and communicating high expectations. In this 2-hour virtual workshop, participants will develop engaging 9-12 learning experiences for all students by consistently incorporating student voice and opportunities for choice in planning and daily literacy instruction.
I develop engaging learning experiences and consistently incorporate students’ choice and voice in literacy instruction.
