[MOSAIC] Centers/Literacy Stations

[j browne]

Would someone please explain to me the difference between Centers and
Literacy Stations.

Perhaps it's me, but I never had success with centers. I always felt they
were too
much work and I guess I wasn't organized enough to keep up with them.
When our district embraced the Four Blocks framework, I was thrilled.  I
really felt
I had a handle on what the kids were doing at all times and knew  that they
were fully engaged in
each Block.  We have since moved to a more Reading and Writing workshop
approach and
that seems to suit our students as well.
Now the buzz is  that we are going back to groups and Literacy Workstations.
I am a little
bit concerned.  My philosophy has been that teachers teach children and not
centers.
I know I can count on this list serve to help me see the light.
Thanks for any input on this subject.
Jean/NJ
jeanb50 at comcast.net