The 27 Principles of Engagement

The Timeless Art of Capturing Attention and Inspiring Learning by A.J. Juliani

Conclusion: The Lasting Flame of Engagement 09/19/2025

Principle 27: The Teacher’s Spark Ignites The Students’ Flame 09/19/2025

Principle 26: Rituals Create Stability; Variety Creates Energy 09/19/2025

Principle 25: Teach Less, Explore More 09/19/2025

Principle 24: Turn Students From Consumers To Creators 09/19/2025

Principle 23: Make Work Public, An Audience Changes Everything 09/19/2025

Principle 22: Connect To Passions, Then Expand Horizons 09/19/2025

Principle 21: Anchor The Lesson In Real Life 09/19/2025

Principle 20: Surprise Students With What They Can Do 09/19/2025

Principle 19: Gamify The Grind 09/19/2025

Principle 18: Shift The Spotlight From Grades To Growth 09/19/2025

Principle 17: Make Failure Safe, But Not Comfortable 09/19/2025

Principle 16: Engagement Requires Just Enough Friction 09/19/2025

Principle 15: Celebrate In Public, Coach In Private 09/19/2025

Principle 14: Leverage Peer Influence For Learning 09/19/2025

Principle 13: See The Student Before The Standard 09/19/2025

Principle 12: Make Reflection A Habit 09/19/2025

Principle 11: Teach Them To Teach 09/19/2025

Principle 10: Make It A Game 09/19/2025

Principle 9: Make Them Detectives 09/19/2025

Principle 8: Teach Questions, Not Just Answers 09/19/2025

Principle 7: Feed Curiosity, Don’t Quench It 09/19/2025

Principle 6: Turn Work Into Play 09/19/2025

Principle 5: Make Them Perform, Not Just Consume 09/19/2025

Principle 4: Harness The Power Of Mystery 09/19/2025

Principle 3: Mask Chaos With Calm 09/19/2025

Principle 2: Never Compete With Distraction, You Must Redirect It 09/19/2025

Principle 1: Deliberate Presence Before You Teach The Lesson 09/19/2025

Introduction: Why Engagement Matters in the Age of Distraction 09/19/2025