Stop apathy in its tracks with the 5 C’s of engagement
Disengagement, disenchantment, distress—the three “D’s” of many post-pandemic schools. If we are to find our way back from this brink, every student, teacher, and leader must relearn how to lean in. It’s time to focus, know one another, and stop chasing so many initiatives. It’s time to shake things up so learners want to participate.
From faculty meetings to student conferences, casual greetings to grading, you can learn to use practices that most powerfully reflect the Five C’s of Engagement:
- Connections — feeling known, valued, and tethered to others
- Conditions — being able to learn in a stable environment in which expectations are high
- Challenge — engaging in an endeavor knowing your “high jumps” in terms of intellect
