During the school day, there are many skills being introduced or taught. In order for students to grasp concepts, the presentation and instruction must first be engaging. The next critical step to increase retention of newly acquired knowledge is PRACTICE! This is why centers MUST be meaningful. It promotes engagement and practice with the skills presented.
When quality centers are utilized, students have the opportunity to manipulate and review skills both independently and cooperatively. This also allows the teacher to differentiate practice depending upon the students individual levels and learning needs. Quality centers allow the learning to be extended beyond the whole group instruction and provide time for small group interaction and instruction with the teacher.
Deeper Root Academy students utilize technology, hands on activities, cooperative learning skills and more to enhance what they learn in the classroom on a daily basis.
When quality centers are utilized, students have the opportunity to manipulate and review skills both independently and cooperatively. This also allows the teacher to differentiate practice depending upon the students individual levels and learning needs. Quality centers allow the learning to be extended beyond the whole group instruction and provide time for small group interaction and instruction with the teacher.
Deeper Root Academy students utilize technology, hands on activities, cooperative learning skills and more to enhance what they learn in the classroom on a daily basis.
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