Set Up Learning Centers with More Tasks Than Any One Pupil Can Complete¶

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Description¶

The digest recommends setting up learning centers in the classroom with more tasks available than what any one pupil can complete, so each learner chooses what to work on. With this choice available, homogeneous or heterogeneous composition becomes less critical, and the science teacher acts as a guide and stimulator rather than a lecturer.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

There must be more tasks available than what any one pupil can complete, so genuine choice exists.

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

K-12 science pupils

Target Learning Goals¶

Self-directed engagement with science tasks

Form Interest Groups and Strengths-Based Groups in Science

Examples¶

Key Sources¶

Grouping for Instruction in Teaching Science (ERIC Digest). (1989). ERIC Digest. https://eric.ed.gov

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`title`	`Set Up Learning Centers with More Tasks Than Any One Pupil Can Complete`
`description`	`The digest recommends setting up learning centers in the classroom with more tasks available than what any one pupil can complete, so each learner chooses what to work on.`
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