The Big Four

The Principles of Engagement -- Why Students Decide to Work Hard

. The student likes, respects, admires, trusts, and would like to emulate the teacher.

· The student believes he/she is capable of ultimately learning or doing whatever is being demonstrated.

· The student believes that learning whatever is being demonstrated has potential value, purpose, and use for him/her.

· The student believes that he/she will not suffer public embarrassment as a result of trying to learn.