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1	A Parent’s Guide to Learning Centers Mr. Ojeda's Social Studies Class William F. Halloran School No. 22
2	Learning Centers Series of tasks that are built around a theme or learning objective Students move through this series of tasks in order to better understand what is being studied As students become more independent and confident, greater responsibilities and choices are presented Enhances student content knowledge and skills Builds student ability to learn and work independently and cooperatively
3	Learning Centers: An Example
4	Learning Centers: Example #1
5	Learning Centers: Another Example
6	Learning Centers: Example #2
7	In closing ... Learning centers offer students an opportunity to build self-discipline by monitoring their own learning. Students are empowered by the degree of choice and independence that learning centers offer. While students are participating in learning centers, the teacher acts as a guide, facilitator, and an instructor.
8	Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
9	Sources Guided Reading: Good First Teaching for All Children by Gay Su Pinnell & Irene C. Fountas The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners by Carol Ann Tomlinson