Learner engagement is the degree to which learners are actively involved in and motivated to learn. It is a crucial factor in successful learning, as it leads to increased knowledge retention, improved performance, and greater satisfaction with the learning experience. There are three categories of engagement:
Behavioral engagement
Cognitive engagement
Emotional engagement
Behavioral engagement: This refers to the learner's participation in learning activities, such as completing assignments, attending classes, and asking questions.
Cognitive engagement: This refers to the learner's level of mental effort and involvement in the learning process. Cognitively engaged learners are actively trying to make sense of the material and connect it to their own experiences.
Emotional engagement: This refers to the learner's feelings and attitudes about the learning experience. Emotionally engaged learners are interested in the material, feel challenged but not overwhelmed, and are motivated to learn.
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1. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Name:- Musrat Bashir
Enrollment No. :- 2129CUKmr22
Semester:- 5th
Course Code:- IBM-C-503
Course Title:- Process Of Education
Topic:- Learner engagement and exploring
Submitted To:- Dr. Nasiya
2. Learner’s engagement
• Learner engagement is the degree to which learners are
actively involved in and motivated to learn. It is a crucial
factor in successful learning, as it leads to increased
knowledge retention, improved performance, and
greater satisfaction with the learning experience. There
are three categories of engagement:
• Behavioral engagement
• Cognitive engagement
• Emotional engagement
3. Cont…
• Behavioral engagement: This refers to the learner's
participation in learning activities, such as completing
assignments, attending classes, and asking questions.
• Cognitive engagement: This refers to the learner's level of
mental effort and involvement in the learning process.
Cognitively engaged learners are actively trying to make sense
of the material and connect it to their own experiences.
• Emotional engagement: This refers to the learner's feelings
and attitudes about the learning experience. Emotionally
engaged learners are interested in the material, feel
challenged but not overwhelmed, and are motivated to learn.
4. Exploring as a form of learner engagement
• Exploring is a powerful tool for learner engagement.
It allows learners to take ownership of their learning,
make connections between concepts, and discover
new knowledge for themselves. When learners are
given the opportunity to explore, they are more likely
to be motivated, curious, and engaged in the learning
process.
• It is also known as active learning approach.
• Students also develop the habit of inquiry based
learning by constantly engaging in questions like
‘why’ and ‘how’.
5. Importance of exploring
• Exploring is a fantastic way for learners to engage
because it encourages curiosity, hands on learning,
and problem solving.
• It fosters deeper understanding and retention of
information.
• It encourages active participation and self discovery.
• It promotes critical thinking, problem solving skills, and
a sense of ownership over knowledge gained.
• It often leads to more profound learning experiences.
6. Forms of exploration
• Inquiry-based learning: This approach allows learners to ask
their own questions and investigate them independently.
.Hands-on learning: This approach allows learners to learn
through experience, rather than just through lectures and
reading.
.Problem-based learning: This approach allows learners to
solve real-world problems, which can help them to see the
relevance of what they are learning.
.Technology-based learning: Technology can be used to
provide learners with access to a wider range of resources and
opportunities for exploration.
7. How exploration fosters active
engagement of learners
Exploration fosters active engagement in teaching by
shifting the focus from passive reception to active
involvement through:
• Facilitation: They guide and support learners, allowing
them to actively participate in their learning process.
• Adaptability: Teachers can adjust strategies based on
learners' responses and interests, tailoring the
experience to their needs.
8. Cont…
• Promotion of Critical Thinking: By posing open-ended
questions and challenges, teachers prompt students to
think critically and problem-solve.
• Increased Motivation: Exploration taps into intrinsic
motivation, making learning more enjoyable and
meaningful.
9. Conclusion
Exploration in learning is crucial because it cultivates
curiosity, hands on experiences, and self directed
discovery. It promotes active engagement by
encouraging critical thinking, problem solving, and
ownership of knowledge.