Gradual Release of Responsibility In some classrooms TEACHER
Gradual Release of Responsibility
In some classrooms … TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY “You do it alone” Independent STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY (c) Frey & Fisher, 2008
In some classrooms … TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY “I do it” Focus Lesson “You do it alone” Independent STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY (c) Frey & Fisher, 2008
And in some classrooms … TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY “I do it” Focus Lesson Guided Instruction “We do it” Independent STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY (c) Frey & Fisher, 2008 “You do it alone”
I do it We do it You do it Lacks a vital component: Learning thru collaboration with peers.
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY “I do it” Focus Lesson Guided Instruction “We do it” Collaborative “You do it together” Independent “You do it alone” STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY A Structure for Instruction that Works (c) Frey & Fisher, 2008
Gradual Release of Responsibility 1. Focus Lesson: teacher models learning § Establish a purpose § Model your thinking through a think aloud § Include Metacognition 2. Guided Instruction: teacher-student interaction § § § Teacher supports needs-based groups Allows for differentiation Use cues, prompts, and questions
Gradual Release of Responsibility 3. Collaborative learning: student group practice using what they have learned § Students work in pairs or small groups discussing, writing, refining with each other § Students consolidate thinking and understanding *when the learning occurs*
Gradual Release of Responsibility Independent practice: individual application of learning § Students apply what has been taught, refined, and practiced in unique situations producing new products •
Gradual Release of Responsibility IS: § § § § A framework Circular and recursive What a teacher “uses” Purpose driven Learning centered A natural way to learn Implemented over time IS NOT: § § § § A curriculum/lesson plan Linear What a teacher “does” Activity driven Teaching centered An imposed structure Implemented overnight
Assignment: For Wednesday, October 19: ü Read chapters 1 and 2 Better Learning Through Structured Teaching Fisher and Frey ü Record your thoughts, reflections, and questions in your journal ü We will discuss what you read and go deeper into the Focus Lesson on Oct. 19
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