Smartatmath Sam's video: Student Engagement Motivation Strategies Tips wmv

This video will help teachers with classroom management to provide an effective learning environment by creating a culture of engagement and motivation for their middle school students. Administrators can also use this video to provide staff development to their teachers and staff helping them with classroom management and engagement. This video emphasizes engagement, motivation, building relationships, and Checking for Understanding (CFU). This is part two which is more about engagement and motivation to provide opportunity for student and teacher success. Learning cannot happen without a safe, secure, and comfortable learning environment for students that provides engagement and makes students feel valued. All stakeholders; administrators, teachers, and students will benefit from the tips and strategies illustrated in this video. These tips are based on twenty years of experience as a teacher and principal with middle school students, especially students of color, poverty, and English language learners (ELL). The author/ creator of this video has been influenced by other experts in the field; Michael Grinder, Harry Wong, Ruby Payne, and Robert Marzano all of which have great ideas to help teachers provide effective and engaging classrooms. Helpful hints are listed to get the teacher started from the very first day of class. Not only can middle school teachers use these tips and strategies, but 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade, and 9th grade teachers can find valuable information in these videos and the accompanying webpage. Test scores and learning in general will improve with effective and engaging classroom management. Building relationships, communicating expectations, and accountability will provide the keys to reaching students to teach them effectively. These strategies will help teachers help students meet the common core state standards.