Description
A centers approach to teaching offers gifted students autonomy, choice, and differentiation in ways that challenge and stretch them individually. In this course, Erin Muck shares how she uses a centers approach in her language arts classroom with the goal of helping you make it work in your classroom.
The centers approach Ms. Muck uses and developed herself is called “The READ System.” She will walk you through the following:
- The power and advantages of using centers in your classroom
- Examples of what centers might look like in your classroom
- The specific benefits of using centers with your gifted students
This course meets National Association for Gifted Children Teacher Preparation Standards 1.2, 2.1, and 2.1, as well as Ohio Department of Education competencies a, b, and c.
Click here for a leader’s guide created by the Ohio Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Erin Muck is in her 21st year of teaching sixth grade English Language Arts. Pickerington Local Schools has been her home for her entire teaching career. Currently she is a teacher in Pickerington’s Gateway Academy, a comprehensive fourth through sixth grade gifted program. Erin has spent the majority of her years teaching in some form of gifted education. Erin received a Masters of Education degree from Ohio University and earned her Gifted Intervention Specialist endorsement from the University of Cincinnati. Erin is married to her high school sweetheart and resides in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. She is the mother of two children, Dillon, and Addison.
Sharon – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I think that it is a good idea but I would like to see more actual live examples of what the students did.
Kathy – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was very informative. I like how the presenter showed how it worked in her classroom. But, also informed the listeners that they need to do what works for their classrooms.
Genevieve – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas for structuring your stations and making them intentional.
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great course that gives examples of the READ Program and ideas on Classroom Setup and Classroom Organization.
Lauren – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Her presentation of her process was thorough and well explained. I would appreciate more information on how to adapt this for younger students who aren’t as independent and cannot yet read.
Cheryl – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Great alternative to centers or stations. Shows how to give kids more control over their own learning.
Astrid – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I like how the READ system was explained very thoroughly.
Stephanie – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed learning about this different approach to teaching ELA.
Cecily – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informal and offers many ideas that can be used in rotations.
Teresa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This interactive course can really help our students engage in challenging and strategic activities for them to be successful.