3 Engagement Rings: The Real Work of Student Engagement

By Matthew Colwell

What really keeps students engaged in learning? It's not just about flashy activities or high-tech tools. It's about creating the right conditions for learning to take root.

In 3 Engagement Rings, veteran educator and instructional leader Matthew Colwell introduces a powerful, research-informed framework built around three essential pillars of engagement:

Wellness - Supporting students' physical and mental readiness to learnRelevance - Connecting learning to students' interests and real-world importanceSelf-Efficacy - Helping students believe in their ability to grow and succeed

Whether you're a K-12 teacher, school administrator, parent, or education professional, this book offers practical strategies, real-world examples, and a new lens for understanding what motivates students-not just to participate, but to persist and thrive.

Inside, you'll explore:

Why so many students disengage-and how to change thatActionable strategies for building engagement in classrooms, schools, and at homeHow to support engagement with gifted students and in virtual learning and college settingsWhat educators can learn about engagement from social media and video gamesHow school leaders can apply the framework to support and inspire teachers

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FDYGKDDR
• ISBN13: 9798349427732
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Polis & PRAXIS Press
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"