Task 6: Manage Independent Work Periods

Design efficient and effective procedures to scheduling and monitoring independent work periods

CHAMPS Ch. 2, Task 6, pg. 99

DSC Ch. 3, Task 1, pg. 89

Key Points: Be sure that any independent work you assign can be

done independently by students Schedule independent work times in a way that

maximizes on-task behavior Develop a clear vision of what student behavior

should look and sound like during work times Provide guided practice on tasks and assignments-

that is, work with students in a teacher- directed activity for the first 10 to 50 percent of an assignment

Develop a specific System that enables students to ask questions and get help during independent work periods

CHAMPS Ch. 2, Task 1, pg. 64

DSC Ch. 3, Task 1, pg. 64