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With these four keys in mind, Ginsburg was  Ginsburg, D. (2016). Four keys to effective classroom learning
able to create a classroom environment where students centers. Retrieved from blogs.edweek.org/teachers/
could thrive. As a teacher, it is your responsibility to coach_gs_teaching_tips/2016/02/
help each of your students succeed. When centers are four_keys_to_effective_classroom_learning_centers.html
implemented correctly, students have the opportunity
to do just that. Students learn to rely on themselves,
and their peers for help and answers instead of always
turning to the teacher. This is not a method reserved to
any certain age group, or subject. Centers can be
utilized in classrooms with students as young as
preschool, but also be effective in college classrooms.
Centers can be used in almost any subject in school.
Create reading workshops at each center for literacy.
Centers can even be implemented in a Physical
Education class, by giving students the opportunity to
work on several sports, or different exercises. Starting
to be interested in the latest teaching trend? Afraid of
how to use it? Just remember the four keys talked
about by Ginsburg:

1. Create (and communicate)
2. Practice (procedures)
3. Provide (meaningful tasks)
4. Assess (the impact).
Exploring something new can be exciting for the
students and the teacher. As these keys are
implemented in the classroom, centers are sure to be a
success. Follow the latest teaching trend and help the
classroom succeed!

References
 (2017). A new approach to learning centers. Retrieved from

www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/new-
approach-learning-centers/
 Bales, D. (2015). Using learning centers in child care. Retrieved
from articles.extension.org/pages/70567/using-learning-centers-in-
child-care
 Devany, Melinda. (2005). Why I organized learning centers in my
classroom. Teaching Music, 13(1), 44.

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