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Indicator II.D.3 |
Definitions and/or Explanations Off - task behavior is lack of engagement in learning activities. Disengagement is a complete lack of learner participation in learning activities. |
Classroom Examples Elementary During a fifth-grade science experiment, the learners are working in small groups. The teacher surveys class as a whole and observes a group that is off-task. Refocusing occurs by teacher walking in close proximity to the group. The learners become aware of momentary off-task behavior and resume working immediately. Throughout the lesson, the teacher continues to move among learners, monitoring and redirecting as necessary. Learners continue to respond and work collaboratively. Secondary During an eleventh-grade vocational technology class, the teacher moves among the learners at various work stations monitoring the progress of each group. The teacher asks learners observed as off-task to restate the directions for their assigned learning activity and inquires as to their off-task behavior. The learners return their attention to the learning activity as the teacher continues to monitor. The teacher also makes eye contact with one learner shuffling papers on his desk. The eye contact alone is sufficient to re-engage the learner. New Secondary In a social studies class, learners work in small groups to prepare a mock trial while the teacher circulates among the the groups. The teacher notices two learners talking together but not interacting with the group. The teacher walks up to their desk, they realize that they are off-task and re-focus on the learning task. The teacher continues to monitor the groups. |
