Cognitive Engagement

Cognitive Engagement

By Janita Willis

​Complete this Quizizz lesson after watching the instructional video.

Definition

Brain Action

• Ability + learning goals

• Effort level

• Motivation

Richardson & Newby, 2006​

Multiple Select

Analysis of cognitive engagement allows an educator to identify which of the following? (select all that apply)

• The motivation of the student

• The heart rate of the student

• The effort of the student

• The intelligence of the student

Self-Directed Learning

Increased cognitive engagement because students have more responsibility and ownership of their learning.

Most effective when the students are familiar with the content and the resources/activities being used for the learning.​

Multiple Choice

When might self-directed learning be an ineffective strategy to increase cognitive engagement?

• When the students have a substitute teacher.

• When the students only use self-directed learning.

• When the students have had no experience in self-directed learning.

Fill in the Blanks

Students must be familiar with both the

and the resources being used in order for self-directed learning to be effective.

Strengths

Consider the strengths of having good cognitive engagement of all students.

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Open Ended

Identify and explain one strength of cognitive engagement.

Weaknesses

Consider the three main weaknesses of attempting to have good cognitive engagement within the classroom.

Open Ended

Explain how individualization, time, or effort of students could be a weakness in maintaining cognitive engagement within the classroom.

Poll

Identify your current understanding of cognitive engagement after completing the video lesson and this Quizizz assignment.

• 4 - I completely understand cognitive engagement and could explain it to a classmate.

• 3 - I think I understand it but I am not yet comfortable explaining it to someone else.

• 2 - I understand the basics but still have several questions about it.

• 1 - I do not understand cognitive engagement or self-directed learning and need further assistance and explanations.