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.
Anavel – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas
Heather – ARANSAS PASS ISD (verified owner) –
It was helpful to have each section of READ explained along with the self-pacing and record keeping.
Judy – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
This was one of the best presentations I’ve seen and supplied some really do-able ideas to incorporate in my classroom.
Rosie – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
very imformative
Neelam – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
A great example was brought forward for teachers to explore different ways to engage and empower the child. Giving a child choices and a goal to achieve.
Claudia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
excellent
Marlene – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
This provided a new strategy for use in the classroom.
Rebecca – RANKIN ISD (verified owner) –
love this idea
Deborah – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas! The presenter explained and modeled very well.
Adriana – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
great course.