As a teacher, you probably spend a good deal of your time checking student work. If you’re not, you may be neglecting a crucial follow-up to independent practice (see previous post, “Tips for Independent Practice in the Classroom“). Here are some things to consider when checking student practice work. First of all, ask yourself why … Continue reading Tips for Checking Student Work
Center time can be provided every day for independent student practice. During this time, everyone is engaged in learning by interacting with an activity. It is important to allow students to choose which activity they’d like to investigate further. Some will choose the same activity for several days if their curiosity is stimulated or if … Continue reading Classroom Center Time
The teacher can provide a multitude of ways to practice. This enables individual needs to be met. Centers can be set up to store the practice materials and activities (see next post; to come soon). Students can then be allowed to choose or be directed to specific centers. They may work there individually or in … Continue reading Tips for Independent Practice in the Classroom
In education, there are as many ways to manage and teach a classroom as there are teachers. In the next few posts, you will find outlined a variety of popular methods of instruction that have proven effective with many educators. Try them out to see what works for you, but by all means, adapt them … Continue reading Whole-Class Instruction vs. Homeschooling