Workshop Model of Instruction
Amanda Goode
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Activity
Compare and Contrast Teaching Styles
Then watch the next video and take notes on teacher and student actions/behavior.
Which teacher do you believe will be more effective and why?
What is the Workshop Model Of Instruction?
Why use the Workshop Model of Instruction?
Children learn best when they are actively engaged. Implementing stations/workshops in the classroom:
- Promotes independence
- Helps students become more responsible
- Allows students to learn through self-discovery
- Provides teachers with time to pull students one-on-one or in small groups to target specific academic skills, modify and enrich curriculum, and better meet the needs of individual students.
Changing out centers weekly is just too much work! Select activities where students practice select skills that can be done in groups or independently. Choose open ended tasks that can be repeated with different reading materials or math topics.
Remember, if it takes you longer to create the center than it takes your students to complete it, ask yourself if the activity is really worthwhile.
Think about what your goals for implementing centers are:
Students actively engaged in meaningful learning.
Students working independently.
A peaceful working environment that is conducive to small group instruction.
Workshop Model Components
Components of the Workshop Model of Instruction
2. Mini-Lesson (10 minutes)
3. Independent Work Stations (30 minutes)
4. Share Time/Check -In/Exit Ticket (5 minutes)
Classroom Management in the Workshop Model
Activity
2. Answer the questions on your hand-out.
3. Group Discussion
Introducing Work Stations
Introducing Work Stations
Activity
2. Answer the questions on your handout.
3. How would you apply this in your own classroom?
Flexible Grouping
Important Note about Grouping.
Here are some strategies for grouping students:
1. Set group norms or rules. Practice. Practice. Practice.
2. Keep it flexible. Students may need to transitioln in and out of groups.
3. What if a student wants to work alone?
4. 1-3-6 Model of Grouping
5. Teachers assigned groups vs. student chosen groups
6. Teacher must monitor groups in the beginning ensuring they are following the group norms or rules.
7. Add teacher conferencing station after groups have been established.
Catch and Release
What is Catch and Release?
When: Every 7-10 minutes
Why: Refocus, clarify, praise
How: Create a signal. Students stop. You "catch" their attention. Then "release" them to continue working.
Let's Get to Work
Timesaving TIP:
Name your stations something general. That way you don't have to recreate station labels. For example: Station 1: Vocabulary
See handouts for ideas.
Step 1: Map out your stations. What stations and how many do you need?
Step 2: Create your station labels.
Step 3: Create your activities for each station. Determine what materials you will need and collect those. I would put them in folders with instructions on one side and the acitivities on the other.
Step 4: Create your group rotations. How will groups rotate through stations? Will all students rotate through all stations? A slide on your Smartboard is an easy way to track students in groups. You can save this so you know what student have been to what groups.
Step 5: Determine how you will assess work. Will you provide rubrics? Will it be based on completion? Will their be participation grades?
Step 6: Determine how you will store group materials for next year.