Engagement

Engagement

"The more actively engaged students are - with college faculty and staff, with other students, with the subject matter being learned - the more likely they are to persist in their college studies and to achieve at higher levels."

-Community College Survey of Student Engagement

National Systems Measuring Student Engagement

Since a a strong correlation exists between engagement and student success, NSSE's and CCSSE's benchmarks have served as a tool to assess the Learning Studio environment.


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The Learning Studio Effect on Engagement

Students and faculty at various community colleges and universities describe how the Learning Studios have encouraged active and collaborative learning, increased interaction, and provided a supportive learning environment. The following themes emerged:

Active and Collaborative Learning

A Classroom With a Purpose
A Flexibile Environment Encourages Interaction
Writing Spaces Increases Team Work

Student - Faculty Interaction

Teaching Style Modified
Faculty Become More Approachable
Faculty Know Their Students Better
Increase Access to Students

Supportive Learning Environment

Students Support Each Other
Technology Enhances Learning
Increased Comfort