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Learning Centers in Learning Centers in Middle SchoolMiddle SchoolPresented by Jane CookEASTCONN Literacy & Technology Coach
ObjectivesObjectives
As a result of participating in today’s workshop, teachers will be able to :
Describe the purpose and characteristics of Learning Centers.
Explain how Learning Centers support student learning.
Create Learning Centers in their classroom.
Learning Center Learning Center CharacteristicsCharacteristicsPhysical areas where students
engage in a variety of learning tasks
Clearly stated objectives with activities to meet those objectives
Geared to students’ interestsRepresent several ability levelsDesigned for students to work as
individuals, with a partner, or in small groups of no more than 5-6
Rationale for Learning Rationale for Learning CentersCentersAfford a way to differentiate
instruction to meet the needs of all learners
Address multiple intelligences and multi-modalities
Provide opportunities for positive social learning interactions
Give students guided and independent practice
Learning Centers work Learning Centers work because…because…
They affect the following Physical Influences on learning:
“Hands on” activitiesMovement during class
Learning Centers work Learning Centers work because…because…
They affect the following Emotional Influences on learning:
MotivationPersistenceSense of responsibilitySense of controlChoice
Learning Centers work Learning Centers work because…because…
They affect the following Environmental Influences on learning:
Room arrangementLayout of desks, tables and chairsSound in classroomLight in classroom
Learning Centers work Learning Centers work because…because…They affect the following Sociological Influences on learning:
Working conditions◦How We Work
Individually With a partner In a small group
◦With Whom Work with peers Work with adult
Planning & Preparation Planning & Preparation Considerations for Learning Considerations for Learning CentersCenters Type
◦ Skill development◦ Enrichment◦ Exploration of student interests
Objectives to be met Space and design Materials Structure
◦ Learning Activities◦ Grouping◦ Recordkeeping
TipsTipsGive students a sense of control &
choice, ◦E.g., they must rotate through all centers by
the end of the week but they can choose the order, they can choose their partne/s, etc.
Plan to rotate center materials/resources on a weekly or bi-weekly basis
Remember – Since centers are guided and independent practice, they should be neither too easy nor too difficult
Learning Centers Learning Centers change…change…The role of teachersThe way that teachers planThe way that teachers deliver
instructionClassrooms from teacher-
centered to student-centered
Learning Centers turn the Learning Centers turn the role of teachers from…role of teachers from…
“Sage on the Stage” to
“Guide on the Side”
““The best teacher is not The best teacher is not necessarily the one who necessarily the one who possesses the most possesses the most knowledge, but the one who knowledge, but the one who most effectively enables his most effectively enables his students to believe in their students to believe in their ability to learn.”ability to learn.” - Norman - Norman CousinsCousins