Things to think about when planning a Station Teaching Lesson.
- What concepts will each teacher teach?
- How are the concepts related? Do they need to be?
- Do students need to complete the stations in a specific order? If so how will that be managed?
- What needs to be done for students to be successful and engaged in the independent station?
- How will disruptions and/or interruptions from the independent group be handled?
Benefits
- Students are working in small groups.
- Instruction can be differentiated.
- There are opportunities for independent practice.
- Teachers are viewed as equal with each leading a group.
Things to Consider
- The risk of creating set groups, especially based on ability.
- Timing can be difficult, both teachers need to finish at the same time.
Station Teaching
The Station Teaching model used in an elementary classroom. Video is presented by The School of Education, Chico watch on YouTube.
Station Teaching
The Station Teaching model used in a kindergarten classroom. Video is presented by Inclusive Practices for All Students and Teachers (IPAST) watch on YouTube.