Engagement
Engagement What it looks like when this need is NOT being met: Trying to distract others and/or refusing to participate Low mood, dozing off or staring into space Looking for reasons to get up, or leave the room Demonstrating minimal effort Not interacting with peers...
Developmental Appropriateness
Developmental Appropriateness What it looks like when this need is NOT being met: High levels of anxiety around assessments and projects “Zoning out” or inability to engage with a lesson; difficulty staying focused for a given time period (for instance, in early...
Competence
Competence What it looks like when this need is NOT being met: Frustration due to lack of understanding Inability to articulate the purpose or goals of the learning Mistakes are seen as failures rather than learning opportunities Few opportunities for a student to...