Classroom Engagement: The unwritten code
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What they didn't tell you about how to increase engagement and decrease unsettled behaviour.
Teachers have long been taught to use different strategies: one for behaviour; one for learning. Start with control to get their attention, then move on to the learning. This isn't working. It's time for a change.
Jen Foster brings a new approach. One that recognises that behaviour and learning cannot and should not be separated. One that harnesses the power of engagement to put children's focus on learning at the heart of every lesson.
Educator Jen Foster offers teachers a fundamental unwritten code for all lessons. Exploring the research behind what we know about children's learning, Jen outlines why Flow, Play, Drive, Connection and Movement are key elements for all lessons. Jen presents examples of effective classroom activities, inspiration for lesson planning and practical support for teaching.
Classroom Engagement: The Unwritten Code shows you how to bring the power of engagement to your lessons. Engaged children are more focused, more motivated, happier and more ready to learn.
Contents
Part 1
- 1. The engagement question
- 2. Activate MAGICAL engagement
- 3. Safety before magic
- 4. The path to magical engagement is routines!
- 5. Body check
- 6. The Store Cupboard
- 7. Neuroaffirming essentials interview
- 8. M is for Movement
- 9. A is for A task not an ask
- 10. G is for Game time
- 11. I is for Intrinsic motivation
- 12. C is for Connect
- 13. A is for Attunement
- 14. L is for the Ladder
Part 2
- 15. Safety before magic classroom essentials
- 16. The path to magical engagement classroom essentials
- 17. Body check classroom essentials
- 18. The Store Cupboard classroom essentials
- 19. Neuroaffirming essentials
- 20. M is for Movement classroom essentials
- 21. A is for A task not an ask classroom essentials
- 22. G is for Game time classroom essentials
- 23. I is for Intrinsic motivation classroom essentials
- 24. C is for Connect classroom essentials
- 25. A is for Attunement classroom essentials
- 26. L is for the Ladder classroom essentials
Additional materials
Description
What they didn't tell you about how to increase engagement and decrease unsettled behaviour.
Teachers have long been taught to use different strategies: one for behaviour; one for learning. Start with control to get their attention, then move on to the learning. This isn't working. It's time for a change.
Jen Foster brings a new approach. One that recognises that behaviour and learning cannot and should not be separated. One that harnesses the power of engagement to put children's focus on learning at the heart of every lesson.
Educator Jen Foster offers teachers a fundamental unwritten code for all lessons. Exploring the research behind what we know about children's learning, Jen outlines why Flow, Play, Drive, Connection and Movement are key elements for all lessons. Jen presents examples of effective classroom activities, inspiration for lesson planning and practical support for teaching.
Classroom Engagement: The Unwritten Code shows you how to bring the power of engagement to your lessons. Engaged children are more focused, more motivated, happier and more ready to learn.
Contents
Part 1
- 1. The engagement question
- 2. Activate MAGICAL engagement
- 3. Safety before magic
- 4. The path to magical engagement is routines!
- 5. Body check
- 6. The Store Cupboard
- 7. Neuroaffirming essentials interview
- 8. M is for Movement
- 9. A is for A task not an ask
- 10. G is for Game time
- 11. I is for Intrinsic motivation
- 12. C is for Connect
- 13. A is for Attunement
- 14. L is for the Ladder
Part 2
- 15. Safety before magic classroom essentials
- 16. The path to magical engagement classroom essentials
- 17. Body check classroom essentials
- 18. The Store Cupboard classroom essentials
- 19. Neuroaffirming essentials
- 20. M is for Movement classroom essentials
- 21. A is for A task not an ask classroom essentials
- 22. G is for Game time classroom essentials
- 23. I is for Intrinsic motivation classroom essentials
- 24. C is for Connect classroom essentials
- 25. A is for Attunement classroom essentials
- 26. L is for the Ladder classroom essentials
Additional materials
June 2025 | 336 pages | Sage UK
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 03/02/2025 | 9781036200800 | $30.00 |
| Hardcover | 03/02/2025 | 9781036200817 | $88.00 |
| 180 Day Ebook | 22/07/2025 | 9781036202682 | $18.00 |
| Lifetime | 22/07/2025 | 9781036202682 | $26.00 |
What they didn't tell you about how to increase engagement and decrease unsettled behaviour.
Teachers have long been taught to use different strategies: one for behaviour; one for learning. Start with control to get their attention, then move on to the learning. This isn't working. It's time for a change.
Jen Foster brings a new approach. One that recognises that behaviour and learning cannot and should not be separated. One that harnesses the power of engagement to put children's focus on learning at the heart of every lesson.
Educator Jen Foster offers teachers a fundamental unwritten code for all lessons. Exploring the research behind what we know about children's learning, Jen outlines why Flow, Play, Drive, Connection and Movement are key elements for all lessons. Jen presents examples of effective classroom activities, inspiration for lesson planning and practical support for teaching.
Classroom Engagement: The Unwritten Code shows you how to bring the power of engagement to your lessons. Engaged children are more focused, more motivated, happier and more ready to learn.
Table Of Contents:
- Part 1
- 1. The engagement question
- 2. Activate MAGICAL engagement
- 3. Safety before magic
- 4. The path to magical engagement is routines!
- 5. Body check
- 6. The Store Cupboard
- 7. Neuroaffirming essentials interview
- 8. M is for Movement
- 9. A is for A task not an ask
- 10. G is for Game time
- 11. I is for Intrinsic motivation
- 12. C is for Connect
- 13. A is for Attunement
- 14. L is for the Ladder
- Part 2
- 15. Safety before magic classroom essentials
- 16. The path to magical engagement classroom essentials
- 17. Body check classroom essentials
- 18. The Store Cupboard classroom essentials
- 19. Neuroaffirming essentials
- 20. M is for Movement classroom essentials
- 21. A is for A task not an ask classroom essentials
- 22. G is for Game time classroom essentials
- 23. I is for Intrinsic motivation classroom essentials
- 24. C is for Connect classroom essentials
- 25. A is for Attunement classroom essentials
- 26. L is for the Ladder classroom essentials