Gradual Release of Responsibility

Definition

The gradual release of responsibility model of

instruction requires that the teacher shift from

assuming all the responsibility for performing a task…

to a situation in which the students assume all of the

responsibility.(Duke & Pearson, 2002,p.211)

Gradual Release of Responsibility Model Cont’d

This gradual release may occur over a day, a week, a

month, or a year. It emphasizes instruction that

mentors students into becoming capable thinkers and

learners when handling the tasks with which they

have not yet developed expertise.

THE GRADUAL RELEASE MODEL

The gradual release model is also referred to as

scaffolding instruction. It is broadly recognized as a

successful approach for moving classroom

instruction from teacher-centered, whole-group

delivery to student-centered collaboration and

independent practice.

INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORD

Direct Instruction/Modelling Guided Instruction/ Teacher/Students Collaboration …. Between students Independent ( Individual ) practice

DIRECT INSTRUCTION

Teacher Modelling A Clear Lesson Purpose Instruction is typically done with the whole class Lesson lasts fifteen minutes or less Make sure long enough to ensure students have a

model from which to work Teacher models his/her thinking Allows teacher to activate background knowledge

Guided Instruction

Guided instruction is between teacher and whole class/small groups

If in small groups , teacher circulates to verify understanding

Prompting, teachers prompting to increase complex thinking

Small group lesson if needed Can be used for formative assessment

COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

This phase is critical because students must use language if they are to learn it

Students need opportunities to problem solve, discuss and negotiate with their peers

Work stations are important so students can practice and apply their learning while interacting with their peers

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE ( Transfer of Responsibility )

Independently, student should be able to take the modelled information and apply it to new situations to demonstrate learning has occurred.

Takes full responsibility for outcome Works alone Relies on notes ,activities, classroom learning to

complete assignment Teacher provides feedback, evaluates and determines

level of understanding

CONCLUSION

The gradual release of responsibility is one of the oldest ideas in learning.

Structured teaching requires that teachers know their students and content well

In six simple words…..Show Me, Help Me, Let Me https://

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