NEE 1.2 Cognitive Engagement

What do we mean by cognitive engagement and how can teachers accomplish it? Estimated time to complete: 15-20 minutes.

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

1. Define the term cognitive engagement

2. Explain how an observer can gauge the cognitive engagement of students in a classroom

3. Describe some strategies teachers might use to ensure the cognitive engagement of their students

Review the activity below.

1. Defining and Evaluating Cognitive Engagement