Description
This course will give you:
- A helpful checklist for creating centers
- Helpful center strategies
- A grasp of kinesthetic visualization
- Tips for learning center structure and management
- The ability to create flexible groups to meet different goals
Presenter Bio
Dr. Katherine McKnight is a dynamic presenter, dedicated teacher, and award-winning author. Dr. McKnight began her career in education over 30 years ago as a middle school and high school English and social studies teacher in the Chicago Public Schools and appointed as Distinguished Professor of Research at National Louis University. In addition to speaking at professional development conferences, she is a regular consultant in schools and classrooms in the United States and Europe.
She is the founder of Engaging Learners, an educational company built around her successful Literacy and Learning Center model. Her work in educational leadership, literacy and student skill development has resulted in unprecedented academic achievement in many struggling schools.
Dr. McKnight has received several awards for her publications and teaching at the university level. She has authored 17 books that support educational strategies to engage all learners. Her titles include the best-selling The Teacher’s Big Book of Graphic Organizers, winner of the 2013 Teachers’ Choice Award. She’s also written The Second City Guide to Improv in the Classroom, Teaching Writing in the Inclusive Classroom, and the twin volumes: Common Core Literacy for Math, Science, and Technical Subjects, and Common Core Literacy for ELA, History/Social Studies, and the Humanities: Strategies to Deepen Content Knowledge – Grades 6-12.
Ondrea – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
5 stars
Melanie – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
It was simple, practical, and helpful.
Taylor – LANCASTER CITY (verified owner) –
I think this course was wonderful. I had a lot of “A-Ha” moments throughout the presentation. I really think these strategies are doable, quick, and can really impact culture in one’s classroom.
William – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Tracey – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked this interactive course. In the beginning, I thought it would be somewhat stagnant in delivery however I loved it! I liked how the activities were relevant to teaching and how it embraced a lot of learning styles. I learned more than I have in many ways.
Isabel – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
I loved the variety of grouping strategies!!
Robin – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
It was great….love the ABC strategy
Alexa – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
I thought the lessons in this module were pretty good. I gained a lot of ideas for groups. I also learned many new ways to do formative assessments.
Jessica – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Highly enjoyed this course and the energy coming from the presenter.
Alyson – Allen East Local Schools (verified owner) –
This course had a lot of ideas for incorporating guided groups in your classroom for all levels.