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5:56 This video is effective in connecting students' life experiences within a studio composition.

7:27 Preparatory sculpture lesson to get students thinking on a more conceptual level.  Collaborative experiences focus on engagement and having students fully realize the relevancy and purpose of gathering ideas.

5:05 Students become collaborators with adults to increase Motivation and Engagement. Steps discussed for students: 1. They have to feel okay 2. It has to matter to them 3. It has to be active in some way 4. It has to stretch them in some way 5. They need a coach 6. Then they have to use it (actively think, reflect on) 7. You have to plan your next steps. If students don't have an application or use for learning, there is an impact on engagement.

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This is a solid strategy for engagement. Students who are reluctant to speak in groups still have a responsibility to another student and their own learning even if they do not speak within the group.

1:44 Good strategy for the reluctant participant. 

3:52 Learning through mistakes and struggle, promoting pride in accomplishment.