Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Support for Student-Centered Learning 6
Key Components of the Student-Centered Approach 7
Benefits of Implementing Student-Centered Activities 9
Chapter 1 Whole-Group Instructional Activities 12
Model Mini-Lesson 13
Anchor Task 16
The Great Mistake 19
Rubric Creation 22
Exemplar Analysis 25
Large-Scale Peer Feedback 28
Class Meeting or Discussion 31
Inquiry-Based Learning 34
Poster Slaps 36
Chapter 2 Small-Group Instructional Activities 40
Small-Scale Peer Feedback 41
Enrichment Small Group 44
Model Mini-Lesson 46
Strategic Small Group 48
Chapter 3 Individual Conferring Activities 51
Goal-Setting Conference 52
Check-In Conference 55
Role Reversal Conference 57
Compliment Sandwich Conference 59
Chapter 4 Collaborative Learning Activities 62
Jigsaw 63
Accountability Stations 65
Group Project 67
Escape Room or Breakout 69
Peer Conferring 71
Quick Share 73
Barrier Game 75
STEM Challenge 77
Chapter 5 Independent Exploration Activities 82
Self-Assessment of Goal Progress 82
Self-Assessment of Understanding 84
Self-Assessment of Performance 86
Choice Menus or Boards 88
Independent Project 91
Mini-Lesson Practice 92
Chapter 6 Teacher-Student Relationship-Building Activities 95
Emotional Check-In 95
Journal Pass 98
Question of the Day 99
Personal Greeting 100
End-of-Day Exit Slip 102
Chapter 7 Community-Building Activities 105
Morning Meeting 105
Team Creation 107
Kindness Challenge 108
Talk Time 110
Show and Tell 112
Chapter 8 Student Well-Being Support Activities 114
Affirmation Creation 114
Mindful Breathing 116
Mindset Switch 117
Class Job Applications 119
Sign Tap 121
Chapter 9 Activity Resource 123
Chapter 10 Conclusion 136
Pros and Cons of Student-Centered and Teacher-Centered Approaches 136
Student-Centered Lesson-Planning Guide 138
Lesson-Planning Outline 140
Final Thoughts 140
Bibliography 142
Acknowledgments 143
About the Author 144
