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Principle III: Provide Multiple Means of Engagement

Guideline 7: Provide options for recruiting interest

Checkpoint 7.1: Optimize individual choice and autonomy

  • Involve learners, where and whenever possible, in setting their own personal academic and behavioral goals

Checkpoint 7.2: Optimize relevance, value and authenticity

Although Nyunt is only six years old, in order to keep her actively engaged, it will be important to listen to her and how she would like to learn and engage in the English language.  It will also be very important to have the parents involved in this process.

Guideline 8: Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence

Checkpoint 8.3: Foster collaboration and communication

  • Encourage and support opportunities for peer interaction and supports (e.g., peer-tutors)