1. Gradual Release of Responsibility

2. 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)

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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
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