Kearsley and Shneiderman's Engagement Theory aims to engage today's learners by focussing on collaborative, real world projects. I have mapped the Engagement Theory for my own benefit - perhaps it will be helpful to others?
This framework supports learning activities that place a school and its students in a position to develop or be a part of community projects. For example, students could research and report on native flora and fauna located on the school site in a conservation project that results in a published brochure or website; or students could build an understanding of the history of the local area and develop a blog that can be commented on by interested community members thereby creating a valuable community development timeline.
Kim,
ReplyDeleteI really like the way you have outlined The Big 6 Theory in your own words and graphic organizer. It has really helped me to gain a further understanding of this theory and how to apply it on a personal level. I really like the way it encourages group participation on a community level because these skills are transferable and essential if students are going to be life long learners.
Would you mind if I used the graphic organizer as a resource (with appropriate referencing & acknowledgment) on my blog?
Have a great day!
Anna
Hi Anna, Thanks for your comments on my mapping of the framework - make sure you refer to it as the Engagement Theory by Kearsley and Shneiderman (not the Big 6). The simplicity of "Relate, Create, Donate" really appealed to me and you're right it strengthens the link to community and serves to place learning in a real-life context. All the best, Kim
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