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I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn. - Albert Einstein
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Students have different … Behavior Skills Learning needs Background knowledge Proficiencies Talents Emotions Abilities Strengths Time limits Interests Moods
How do they study at home? Take breaks at leisure Use comfy furniture Snack Listen to music Adjust the light & temperature
Our learning environments should prepare for the work field & help us meet students’ diverse needs Photo by Shermeee, Flic.kr/p/6211rA
Their professions will allow them these choices & conditions
Learning stations Group work Facilitate Image KSC-04PD-0583 CC by NASA
Consider the developmental stage
What does it look like? Group work Individual work Whole class Image CC Classroom View by Kathy Cassidy, Flicker
Rubble.heppell.net/places/shoeless/default.html Be creative with your space!
Technology station Image CC Classroom View by Kathy Cassidy, Flicker
Reading stations
Game stations 03 - October - 2008 -- Wii Kids by reway2007, Flickr
Maker Stations Flickr.com/photos/dmlcentral/8557196335
Dress up or make believe stations
Board games, blocks, Legos, play dough, science experiments, etc.
You may have stations to support learning needs - ADD, autism, low literacy, language learning, etc.
Ask students to design their own stations
Include challenge cards with ideas Adapted image via Flickr.com/photos/tgifreytag/5772847315
Include props or structures to inspire creativity
Set time limits or do rotations
Ask parents for supplies or to decorate
More tips! Pillows, sofa, or other comfy furniture Pillows, sofa, or other comfy furniture Clean-up instructions Clean-up instructions Station leaders Station leaders Hands-on games & materials Hands-on games & materials Help crew Help crew
How do I manage this?
Activity Logs Activity Logs
Calendars Calendars
The Cup System • Give each group a stack of yellow, blue, & red cups. • The top cup is their status. • Yellow= sunny & bright, everything's all right • Blue= we're through, what should we do? • Red= we have a problem we cannot solve alone Theorganizedclassroomblog.com/index.php/blog/cup Theorganizedclassroomblog.com/index.php/blog/cup-management -management
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