Video: An
Example of Effective Classroom Management
In my teaching experience I find that students are more
engaged when working with partners or independently on a specific learning
task. The videos presented reflected some of the literacy workstations I
currently use in my own classroom. By using literacy workstations students are
able to practice literacy skills with a partner or independently while the
teacher works with small group focusing on the specific reading skills
necessary to move them from one level to the next. My students are always eager
to begin working on literacy centers especially if it’s more hands on rather
than worksheet based. Students love the literacy review games and are always activity
involved in the activity with their partner practicing the literacy skill.
Video: Using Literacy Centers to Strengthen Reading
and Writing Instruction
What is the rest of the class doing while you are
working with a small group of students? This question was presented in the
video. However, it’s not the first time this question has been presented to me.
At my current school, administration will ask teachers this very same question.
The answer is really simple…Literacy Centers practicing or reviewing literacy
skills, specifically focusing on reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Video: Space and Places
I have heard of Debbie Diller and her literacy
centers. However, the classroom design book I had not heard of before, but
found this video to be very interesting. I’m always looking for ways to
reorganize and rearrange my classroom. I find that I get bored of the same
set-up, and I think the students do too! I think this book will help me get
some new ideas for the next school year. I think that it is important to
maximize the students’ learning environment and make learning available in
every part of the classroom.
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