The term engagement was defined in terms of the literacy engagement frame work which has four parts; time on task, affect, deepening of comprehension strategies, and pursuit of literacy practices.

Using open ended materials such as Lego allow children "choices and independence, which stimulate genuine creativity."

This article explores the nature of beliefs and change. Which comes first? How are our beliefs connected to our instructional practice?

Monographs that I read through were:
Getting Started with Student Inquiry
Collaborative Teacher Inquiry, Pedagogical Documentation, Student Identity and Engagement in Elementary Schools
Engaging students through the Arts
Improving Student Writing
Storytelling and story Writing.