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Fitting It All in: Classroom Management Techniques for Reading
Marsha YoungTeacher Consultant
Learning Resources
International Reading Association 2007 Annual Conference
May 14, 2007
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Why Center-Based Instruction? All instructional methods are not equally effective for all
students. National Research Council (2003)
Teaching should focus on building proficiency. National Research Council (2003)
Children feel more empowered over their learning with center-based instruction. Making choices Approach tasks in their own learning style Engage in meaningful and active learning.
What is Center-Based Instruction? Learning centers are areas of the classroom which can be
used to introduce, develop, reinforce, or extend a concept or to facilitate development of skills.
Learning centers utilize brain-based principles of active learning and constructivism which supports the student's exploration, application and explanation of new information.
Individual student learning styles can be addressed through the variety of activities and choices available in the centers which motivate students to become more independent, self-directed and responsible for their own learning.
Three Areas of Center-Based Instruction Teacher preparation – Planning is the key to
success in developing quality and effective learning centers.
Center Preparation – Each center must be carefully organized.
Student Preparation – Because center work is independent, students need to know how to become independent learners.
Teacher Preparation Determine the goals and objectives Select appropriate activities Plan activities that reach all the students and on varying
levels of difficulty Determine student accountability Develop assessment procedures. Collect needed material and resources. Develop directions and rules for using the center. Organize a management system
How students will move through the center How many students can be at the center at any given time
Center Preparation Set up the center so that objectives,
materials, resources and accountability measures are available.
Clearly identify the center with bright, colorful labels or decorations. Centers should be neat, attractive and inviting.
Make sure rules and directions are clear and understandable with appropriate pictures or graphics.
Student Preparation Emphasize good work habits,
responsibility and self-discipline.
Introduce students to each center, explaining the goals, objectives, procedures and how they will be held accountable for their work.
Explain use of materials and resources.
Classroom Management LER 2419 Class Tracker Pocket Chart LER 2504 Daily Schedule Pocket Chart LER 3235 Magnetic Classroom Conduct Chart LER 3233 Magnetic Daily Class Schedule Chart LER 3234 Magnetic Noise Level Chart LER 0624 Student Grouping Pencils LER 2249 Overhead Organizer
Time Management LER 6912 Cue™ Electronic Classroom Scheduler LER 6955 Right Timer®
LER 6900 Time Tracker ®
LER 6913 GradeMaster™ Electronic Grading Pen LER 0678 Jumbo Teacher Stamps
Language Arts LER 0637-0639 Parts of Speech Cubes LER 3053-3056 Daily Oral Language in Action Card
Sets LER 3037 Creative Writing Flip Chart LER 7178 Writing Tabletop Center LER 7233 Retell a Story Cubes LER 7072 Emotion Cubes
Language Arts Charts LER 2376 Readers’ Stage Pocket Chart LER 1951 Graphic Organizer Pocket Chart LER 2495 Literature Circles Pocket Chart LER 2302 Book Pocket Chart LER 2291 Hamburger Sequencing Pocket Chart
Electronics LER 6903 Alphaball™ Scrambled Word Game LER 6910 Radius™ Audio Learning System LER 6991 Stereo Headphones with Microphone LER 6950 Reading Mentor®
