Learning station activities are clearly defined and appropriate to students needs. Teachers carefully explain and model learning station activities before station rotations begin. Station activities are designed to coordinate with lesson objectives and are appropriate to the students' level of intellectual, academic, and social development. Station Task Cards specify assignment requirements at each station. Teachers designate where students begin working each day.
Teachers assign students to stations on a rotating basis and monitor station visitation.
This ensures that all students are gaining frequent and balanced access to station activities regardless of gender or previous academic success. Teachers use varied assessment techniques. Teachers also provide ample opportunities for practice with feedback before formal grading takes place. Teacher CollaborationComponents Teacher strands use structured meetings to facilitate collaboration. Teachers provide Task Cards at the learning stations to clearly communicate expectations and academic purpose to students.