#23 Two Run Acceleration Centers
This co-teaching model utilizes Fitzell Acceleration Centers™, a merging of several “station” teaching methods. If you have ever created a learning center, implemented an Accelerated Reading program, or if you are familiar with Science Research Associates’ individualized direct instruction for Reading Mastery (SRA), you have worked with stations. The Acceleration Center takes the best from each of these strategies and combines them into a model appropriate for elementary and secondary levels.
Specialist expertise required: A solid understanding of the skills being taught or reviewed and their application to the curriculum is necessary.
Planning time required: The planning time is front loaded. Acceleration Centers are built prior to first use. They can be time-consuming to build. This implementation is only worth the time and effort to build and implement if it can be utilized at least twice a week for a minimum of ten to twenty minutes. This implementation incorporates repetition and practice of skill deficits.
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