Many of you may have remembered Workbasket Wednesday. It’s a linkup of blog posts about different tasks for structured work systems. I know we can always looking for tasks that our students can complete on their own so we can focus on teaching them to work independently.
I want to bring it back and make this page a perpetual linkup of blog posts with ideas for independent work tasks. In addition, I will be launching a full, in depth review of independent work systems. I’ll include how and why we use them and how to set them up for success in your classroom.
What Are Independent Work Systems?
Independent work systems were started by TEACCH at UNC-Chapel Hill as part of Structured Teaching. They answer 4 basic questions: What work do I need to do? How much work do I need to do? How do I know when I am finished? What do I do next?
The goal of independent or structured work systems is to teach students how to complete a set of tasks independently. Given how our students are often highly supported by staff, learning to work on their own is a critical skill. The elements of a work system are critical to teaching the needed skill and to moving the student forward to more independence. Work systems can take students from practicing mastered tasks in the classroom to doing a series of tasks at work. Over the next few weeks I’ll share some more information about work tasks in a series of blog posts.
Structured work systems were identified as an evidence-based practice in 2011 and an emerging practice in 2014 (read more about that here). Over the next few weeks I’ll share some more information about work tasks in a series of blog posts.
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What Makes a Good Work Task?
Wondering what makes a good work task? It is more than just fitting a task into a box. You can find out more at this post. Below are links to my past Workbasket Wednesday posts with the link ups. And below are links from other bloggers with ideas for all different ages.
Past Workbasket Wednesday Posts
Welcome Back to Workbasket WednesdayRead More Setting Up Independent Work System Stations: Workbasket WednesdayRead More More Put-In Tasks: Workbasket Wednesday May 2016Read More Workbasket Wednesday March 2016: VocabularyRead More 2 Mistakes to Avoid When Using Commercial Products in Structured Work SystemsRead More File Folder Activities-Great Work Tasks for all Ages {Workbasket Wednesday}Read More
See more Workbasket Wednesday posts here.
Are You a Blogger Who Wants to Link Up?
Link up below for Workbasket Wednesday. Make sure to include the graphic above and include a link back to this post in order for it to be accepted. If you have any difficulties, email me (envelope icon in the right sidebar). I will then promote your post on my social media. If you don’t see me do that, drop me a line –sometimes I don’t get notified that someone linked up. The linkup will be available throughout the month.
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Looking for more ideas on work systems and how they can be used? Check out the links below for more posts. And, I wrote about a book about them! Click on the book to the left for an Amazon Affiliate link (see my disclosure policy for more information about affiliate links).
Looking to set up work systems in your classroom but not sure where to start? Check out my Structured Work Starter Kits and Bundles in my store.
Until next time,
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