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Practice Station Teaching
Dr. Fisher shares the common misconception that Station Teaching is only effective with younger students, when in fact, middle school and high school students benefit from this type of learning as well.
On Day 19, Dr. Fisher urges you to try out Station Teaching with your students. Set the expectations and have your students engage in collaborative and independent activities while you work with a small group. He recommends starting with two groups and two stations.
CLASSROOM TASK: PRACTICE STATION TEACHING
Practice Station Teaching with your students. Make sure that the students know what the expectations are. Move the students through at least one rotation and have them complete two different tasks. Reflect about how it worked, and about the changes you need to make. Analyze what you saw in the video. What did you notice about the students and their ability to work together? What did you notice about the teacher and his time with a small group of students? Finalize your plans for Station Teaching in your classroom. Plan the stations to use with your students. What are familiar tasks and activities that your students can engage in? You can plan some stations where the activities are independent tasks, and others that include collaborative tasks.
This journal can be used to reflect on what you have learned as you develop strategies for engaging your students in collaborative conversations.
This overview presents a model for implementing the Rotation Model and instructional guidelines.
Use this planning tool to help your implementation of the Rotation Model.
It’s more intentional, targeted and purposeful teaching when you can meet with a small group of students while the other students are engaged in collaborative and independent learning.
