Engage to Empower: Enhancing Student Engagement Using Creative Engagement Strategies

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Názov: Engage to Empower: Enhancing Student Engagement Using Creative Engagement Strategies
Jazyk: English
Autori: Sherlyn Narsolis
Zdroj: Online Submission. 2025.
Peer Reviewed: N
Počet strán: 10
Dátum vydania: 2025
Druh dokumentu: Reports - Research
Education Level: Junior High Schools
Middle Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: Intervention, Middle School Students, Learner Engagement, Self Esteem, Creative Activities, Action Research, Cues, Task Analysis, Rewards, Nonverbal Communication, Classroom Communication, Student Attitudes, Educational Strategies, Student Participation, Reflection, Computer Software
Abstrakt: This classroom-based action research explored the influence of creative engagement strategies-- a combination of Participation Squares and Spin-the-Wheel--on enhancing student engagement in a middle school classroom. The study was motivated by a recurring issue of poor student engagement. The intervention, used as a class starter to boost student mood and participation, involved students responding to a question or prompt through quick doodle or quick write response on sticky notes, followed by a reward system using a spinning wheel. Quantitative data showed high ratings in non-verbal participation, student confidence, creative expression, and overall classroom interaction, with teacher observations noting improvement after the intervention. These were supported by a thematic analysis of student perceptions, which highlighted the activities as easy and engaging, stress-free and comfortable, and lively and energizing class starters. Results suggest that creative, fun, and low-pressure participation strategies can significantly enhance classroom engagement.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Prístupové číslo: ED673712
Databáza: ERIC
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Abstrakt:This classroom-based action research explored the influence of creative engagement strategies-- a combination of Participation Squares and Spin-the-Wheel--on enhancing student engagement in a middle school classroom. The study was motivated by a recurring issue of poor student engagement. The intervention, used as a class starter to boost student mood and participation, involved students responding to a question or prompt through quick doodle or quick write response on sticky notes, followed by a reward system using a spinning wheel. Quantitative data showed high ratings in non-verbal participation, student confidence, creative expression, and overall classroom interaction, with teacher observations noting improvement after the intervention. These were supported by a thematic analysis of student perceptions, which highlighted the activities as easy and engaging, stress-free and comfortable, and lively and energizing class starters. Results suggest that creative, fun, and low-pressure participation strategies can significantly enhance classroom engagement.