Netvouz / jgordon / tag / centers http://www.netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/centers?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "centers" on Netvouz How to Differentiate Instruction in a Mixed-ability Classroom.2nd Ed. http://shop.ascd.org/productdisplay.cfm?productid=101043 Carol Ann Tomlinson One of our most popular books ever—NOW UPDATED! Three new chapters, extended examples, and field-tested strategies help teachers succeed in today’s increasingly diverse classrooms. Learn proven ideas for how to match instructional approaches to the readiness, interests, and talents of all students: learning centers, hands-on activities, contracts, and investigative projects. Plus, read about new ways of structuring lessons to provide “scaffolds” for the lesson content, the procedures used in learning, and the products of learning. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Differentiating Instruction jgordon Mon, 10 Oct 2005 22:12:33 GMT Learning Centres http://www.saskschools.ca/curr_content/bestpractice/centres/index.html Learning Centres are areas in the classroom where a variety of hands on materials and meaningful activities provide opportunities for students to be actively involved in their learning. Centres can extend skill development in a specific curriculum area, provide enrichment, or exploration in creative or interest areas. Differentiated Instruction jgordon Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:37:17 GMT Learning Centres - Process http://www.saskschools.ca/curr_content/bestpractice/centres/process2.html Organization of Time This site provides classroom management strategies for learning centers. See links to other related sites. Sample video clips Coop. Learning/Classroom Management jgordon Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:40:46 GMT Student Center Activities http://www.fcrr.org/curriculum/SCAindex.shtm This is an elementary website for teachers to find many reading activities to use during centers. Teachers choose the K-5 grade level they teach, the reading component, and then the appropriate activity that reinforces the concept. Teachers can choose from Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary and Comprehension depending on the students’ needs. Recommended by: Cheryl Meltzer Literacy jgordon Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:28:17 GMT