The paper "Pedagogies of Engagement: Classroom-Based Practices" by Karl A. Smith, Sheri D. Sheppard, David W. Johnson, and Roger T. Johnson explores the importance of student engagement in meaningful learning, particularly in engineering education. The authors highlight the effectiveness of cooperative and problem-based learning (PBL) as key pedagogical strategies. They provide a historical overview, theoretical foundations, research evidence, and practical implementation suggestions for these methods. Cooperative learning is described as a dynamic whole where interdependence among group members is essential, fostering positive interaction and mutual support. PBL, on the other hand, involves students working towards understanding or solving problems, promoting higher-order thinking and application skills. The paper also discusses the challenges and benefits of implementing these pedagogies in engineering classrooms, emphasizing the need for structured group activities and active student participation. The authors conclude by outlining future research directions to further enhance student engagement in engineering education.The paper "Pedagogies of Engagement: Classroom-Based Practices" by Karl A. Smith, Sheri D. Sheppard, David W. Johnson, and Roger T. Johnson explores the importance of student engagement in meaningful learning, particularly in engineering education. The authors highlight the effectiveness of cooperative and problem-based learning (PBL) as key pedagogical strategies. They provide a historical overview, theoretical foundations, research evidence, and practical implementation suggestions for these methods. Cooperative learning is described as a dynamic whole where interdependence among group members is essential, fostering positive interaction and mutual support. PBL, on the other hand, involves students working towards understanding or solving problems, promoting higher-order thinking and application skills. The paper also discusses the challenges and benefits of implementing these pedagogies in engineering classrooms, emphasizing the need for structured group activities and active student participation. The authors conclude by outlining future research directions to further enhance student engagement in engineering education.