Student Engagement and Motivation

Service Description

Student Engagement & Motivation (SEAM) Training You're Competing for Your Students' Attention Every Single Day. Are You Winning? Engagement isn't something students owe us. It's something we earn — every lesson, every day. And in a world that serves them content in seconds and entertainment on demand, that's harder than ever. The Student Engagement and Motivation (SEAM) training, from the Center for Teacher Effectiveness and the nationally recognized Time to Teach program, gives educators research-based, immediately implementable strategies to capture attention, build motivation, and create classrooms where students genuinely want to participate. This is practical, classroom-proven professional development delivered by a certified Director with 37 years of experience. The Five Core Components of SEAM: Promoting Positive Feelings — Build rapport and create an environment where students feel safe enough to take risks and engage fully. Promoting Attention and Interest — Break predictable patterns through randomization, strategic questioning, and storytelling that pull students into the learning. Promoting Connectedness and Relevance — Help students see why the content matters using synectics, brainstorming, and structured group techniques that make learning personal. Promoting Self-Efficacy — Build student confidence and willingness to participate, moving reluctant learners from passive observers to active contributors. Sharing Best Practices — A powerful matrix system for documenting and sharing your most engaging lessons across grade levels and subjects. What This Training Delivers: Schools implementing SEAM consistently see raised test scores, decreased discipline challenges, and improved classroom rapport. By addressing diverse learning styles and multiple intelligences, SEAM ensures every student has a genuine opportunity to learn. Format: Available as a full-day or multi-session on-site training, customized to your school or district's needs. Professional development graduate credit options may be available.