b'2.Engaged Learning creates trust and securityPsychologists have long noted the link between feeling encouraged, and supported, and safe and effective learning.When everyone in a learning environment is engaged, feeling a part of the group, and enjoying themselves, learning can take place in deeper ways. Engaged learning addresses this important facet of psychology by creating active opportunities for children to collaborate, support each other, and work toward a common goal. Through creative activities and group learning, children build trust with the teacher and each other and see the environment as safe and enjoyable. Children can then begin to discover the joy of learning and recognize their own gifts and abilities to explore and discover the topics at hand. 3.Engaged Learning increases investment, motivation, and performanceWhen children are engaged, they invest more energy in their learning. Engaging activities increase dopamine and endorphin release and boost oxygen levels, all of which contributes to support learning. An engagedIn learning spaces that introduce and reinforce lesson goals through active and enjoyable means, teacher createschildrens motivation and performance soar. the environmentWith engaged learning, children stay interested for an engagedand motivated and will look forward to learner! subsequent lessons and experiences. Teachers report that when they create learning environments that use engaging activities and a variety of learning methods, the experience is more exciting, interesting, and enjoyable for them as well. An engaged teacher creates the environment for an engaged learner!Click 24/7 at smp.org 72020_Elementary_catalog_FN.indd 7 1/6/20 2:18 PM'