2. Florida Education: The Next Generation DRAFT March 13, 2008 Version 1.0 Best Practices Gradual Release Model Presented by: Curriculum & Instruction Gradual Release Committee Julie Combs, Pre-K, K, 1 st Grade ELAR Coordinator Shequita Miller, Elem/Intermediate ELAR Coordinator Hailey Veron, Elementary Math Coordinator

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5. Learning Purpose and Objective Purpose Provide an overview of the components of the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model Share C&I Gradual Release resources in order to understand and support district wide implementation Essential Questions How would using the Gradual Release Model impact the way teachers plan and deliver their lessons? What are the benefits of using the Gradual Release Model?

7. “As easy as learning to ride a bike”

8. How did you learn to ride a bike? Handout Page 1 3 minutes End

9. Sorting Activity 8 Which component of the Gradual Release Model is represented in each picture?

10. Focus Lesson

11. Guided Instruction

12. 11 Collaborative Instruction

13. Independent Learning

14. Temperature Check 13

15. Quick Write Prompt How would using the Gradual Release Model impact the way teachers plan and deliver their lessons? What are the benefits of using the Gradual Release Model? Handout Page 2

16. 15 Find a partner and share your ideas. You may add on or delete items from your Quick Write.

17. 16 Find another set of partners and again share your ideas. Be prepared to share a collective response.

18. BREAK 17 15 minutes End

19. Essential Questions How would using the Gradual Release Model impact the way teachers plan and deliver their lessons? What are the benefits of using the Gradual Release Model?

20. © Fisher & Frey, 2006 A Structure for Instruction that Works TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Explicit Instruction Guided Instruction “I do it” “We do it” “You do it together” Collaborative Independent “You do it alone”

21. In some classrooms… TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Explicit Instruction “I do it” Independent “You do it alone” © Fisher & Frey, 2006

22. In some classrooms… TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Independent “You do it alone” © Fisher & Frey, 2006

23. And in some classrooms… TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Explicit Instruction Guided Instruction “I do it” “We do it” Independent “You do it alone” © Fisher & Frey, 2006

24. A Structure for Instruction that Works TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Explicit Instruction Guided Instruction “I do it” “We do it” “You do it together” Collaborative Independent “You do it alone”

25. Curriculum & Instruction Academic Coordinators 24  Ongoing Principal Support  District Professional Development  Long Range Planning  PLC Support  Individual Campus and Teacher Support  Ongoing Principal Support  District Professional Development  Long Range Planning  PLC Support  Individual Campus and Teacher Support

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29. Establishing Learning Objectives & Teacher Modeling 28

30. Zaption Video Zaption Video Look for how the teacher: sets the purpose and objective, what metacognition she models, and use of “I” statements Discuss how the teacher used modeling, demonstrating, and direct explanation to introduce a skill and execute key instructional moves designed to make what is being taught transparent to the learner.

31. Frayer Model Learning Purpose & Focused Instruction I Do” Handout Page 3

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33. Collaborative Work and Guided Instruction 32

34. Zaption Video Zaption Video Look for how the teacher: uses collaborative learning vs. group work (cooperative) Discuss the difference between basic group work and productive group work? Handout Page 4 5 minutes End

35. 34 Guided Practice I Do” Handout Page 4

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37. From Competent Novice to Expert 36

38. Zaption Video Zaption Video Look for how the teacher: Assess at the close of the lesson to determine mastery Goes back to the objective to reinforce the goal of the lesson How does the independent work reinforce concepts that have been previously taught? Handout Page 5

39. Independent Learning I Do” Handout Page 5

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41. Doug Fisher describes the aspects and components of gradual release of responsibility.

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43. Reflection Handout Page 2

44. 43 37607 haileyveron333 How could you summarize Gradual Release in one word?

45. Future Spotlight Topics Focused instruction Formative assessments Differentiated instruction Guided instruction Collaborative learning Independent learning tasks

46. 45 Please complete survey in eduphoria.

47. GRADUAL RELEASE COMMITTEE Julie Combs, Pre-k, K, 1 st Grade ELAR Coordinator Shequita Miller, Elem/Intermediate ELAR Coordinator Hailey Veron, Elementary Math Coordinator