A method of instructing a plurality of students using a learning center, comprising providing a learning center, wherein the learning center includes a bench system having a two tier configuration and forming an arc of about ninety degrees. The bench system also includes a plurality of two-tier straight benches and a plurality of two-tier arcuate benches. The learning center further comprises shelves coupled to a back portion of the learning center. The method also includes providing a traditional classroom adjacent the learning center. The method further includes providing learning center rules, wherein the learning center rules include conduct rules and disciplinary rules. The method additionally includes pre-determining a single learning event at the learning center. Furthermore, the method includes holding the single learning event at the learning center following the learning center rules.