Student Engagement

verb past tense of disengage; to detach or separate from something

adjective not engaged or occupied; free from involvement or commitment

• The employee seemed disengaged during the meeting, not contributing any valuable input.
• She looked completely disengaged while watching the movie, not even reacting to the plot twists.
• My friend was so disengaged at the party, he just sat in the corner on his phone the whole time.
• After the breakup, she felt disengaged from reality, as if everything around her was a blur.

verb to make someone unwilling or reluctant to do something

• The committee was disinclined to approve the proposal without further evidence.
• I'm disinclined to go to that party, it doesn't sound like fun.
• I'm totally disinclined to deal with that drama right now.
• Her past experiences have disinclined her from trusting easily.

noun the quality of being lively, bold, or saucy

adjective pert, showing a bold or saucy attitude

• Her pertness and professionalism impressed the interview panel.
• I admire her pertness when dealing with difficult customers.
• She's got some serious pertness, always ready with a witty comeback.
• His pertness in the face of adversity is truly inspiring.

noun a reply or reaction to something

verb to reply or react in response to something

• It is important to promptly respond to all inquiries from clients.
• Hey, can you respond to my text message when you get a chance?
• I'll hit you up later, make sure you respond!
• The flowers in the garden seem to respond to the sunlight, blooming beautifully.

adjective failing to give proper attention or care

• She was unmindful of the consequences of her actions.
• He was completely unmindful of the mess he was making.
• They were so unmindful, they didn't even notice the time passing.
• The artist painted with an unmindful brush, creating a masterpiece without overthinking it.

noun a desire or wish for something

verb to have a desire for something

• I want to discuss the details of the project with you before making any decisions.
• I want to grab a coffee with you and catch up.
• I want to binge-watch that new series on Netflix this weekend.
• Sometimes, what we want may not be what we truly need in life.

noun lack of motivation or enthusiasm

• Amotivation is a lack of motivation or desire to engage in activities.
• I've been feeling amotivation lately, I just can't seem to get myself to do anything.
• I'm in a serious state of amotivation right now, I can't even get out of bed.
• His amotivation was like a heavy weight holding him back from reaching his goals.

noun a particular way in which a person learns best, such as through visual, auditory, or kinesthetic methods

• Understanding your learning style is crucial for academic success.
• I think I prefer a hands-on learning style over just reading from a textbook.
• I vibe with the visual learning style more than anything else.
• Just like everyone has a unique fingerprint, everyone also has a unique learning style.

noun a branch of psychology that focuses on the optimal functioning of individuals and communities

adjective pertaining to the study or practice of positive psychology

• Positive psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on studying and promoting positive emotions, strengths, and virtues.
• Have you heard about positive psychology? It's all about looking at the bright side of things and focusing on what makes us happy.
• Positive psychology is like the study of good vibes and happy thoughts, man.
• In the garden of the mind, positive psychology is like watering the flowers of happiness and sunlight.