Designing Learning Stations for Impact

Designing Learning Stations for Impact

Description:

Learning stations create engaging and effective learning experiences that support student growth and achievement in a collaborative and interactive environment. By integrating the principles of the math workshop and creating a student-centered learning environment, we will discuss how to design and implement engaging activities for learning stations, providing opportunities for student choice, and creating interactive activities that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities. Leave with tools and strategies to enhance your class!

Delivery Format: In-Person|Virtual|Hybrid|Implementation Support|Coaching Support

Target Audience: Pre-Service Teacher|Classroom Teachers|Instructional Coaches|School Administrators|District Administrators

Duration: Workshop (60-90 minutes)|Half-Day (3 hours)

Facilitators:

Learning Intentions:

  • Design and implement effective learning stations that foster student growth and achievement in mathematics.

Grade Level: Elementary|Middle|High

Success Criteria:

  • Explain the routines and procedures necessary for creating effective learning stations.
  • Outline step-by-step strategies for setting up and managing learning stations to promote collaboration and interaction.
  • Identify methods for incorporating student choice into learning station activities.
  • Design interactive and engaging activities for learning stations that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Select and utilize practical tools and resources to enhance the effectiveness of learning stations in my classroom.

Expected Impact:

Implementing meaningful learning stations will positively impact schools by enhancing student growth and achievement in mathematics through engaging, collaborative, and interactive experiences. This approach supports diverse learners by incorporating student choice and integrating AI technology, equipping students with 21st-century skills and providing educators with innovative tools. It will also improve instructional practices and offer professional development, ultimately increasing student engagement and motivation.

Testimonials: <p>This session was incredibly insightful! I particularly appreciated the practical strategies for adapting activities and the emphasis on student choice. I left with concrete tools and ideas that I can immediately apply in my classroom to create more engaging and effective learning experiences. Skip was a fantastic facilitator, making complex concepts easy to understand and implement. Highly recommend to any educator looking to enhance their instruction!</p>