Gradual Release of Responsibility

1. Gradual Release of Responsibility

2. Gradual Release of Instruction Model The gradual release of responsibility model of instruction requires that the teacher shift from assuming all of the responsibility for performing a task to a situation in which the students assume all of the responsibility. Duke and Pearson, 2002

3. TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY “I do it” Focus Lesson Guided Instruction “We do it” “You do it together” Collaborative “You do it alone” Independent STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY A Structure for Instruction that Works (c) Frey & Fisher, 2008

4. Effective Use of the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model • Read the article “Effective Use of the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model” by Douglas Fisher. • Highlight key information and concepts. • Round Robin: Each person shares 2 things they like with the table • Identify one major point to share with the entire group.

5. In some classrooms … TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY “I do it” Focus Lesson “You do it alone” Independent STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY (c) Frey & Fisher, 2008

6. And in some classrooms … TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY “I do it” Focus Lesson Guided Instruction “We do it” “You do it alone” Independent STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY (c) Frey & Fisher, 2008

7. TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY “I do it” Focus Lesson Guided Instruction “We do it” “You do it together” Collaborative “You do it alone” Independent STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY A Structure for Instruction that Works (c) Frey & Fisher, 2008

8. Focus Lesson TeacherStudent Introduces learning Listens Establishes purpose Observes Models May participate Thinks aloud on a limited basis Demonstrates Uses “I” statements Discusses lesson strategies

9. Guided Instruction TeacherStudent Questions Interacts Prompts Questions Cues Responds Responds Participates Explains Tries out Suggests Approximates Acknowledges Taps into student interests and learning styles

10. Collaborative Learning TeacherStudent Is not introducing Contributes to the task new material Explains his/her thinking Moves around Listens to others the room Discusses concepts/ideas Has taught routines Makes connections and procedures Uses social skills Provides guidance Reflects Pushes students to Applies new knowledge higher level thinking Synthesizes Is accountable

11. Quality Indicator #1 Collaborative Learning Complexity of Task:The task is a novel application of a grade-level appropriate concept and is designed so that the outcome is not guaranteed (a chance for productive failure exists).

12. Quality Indicator #2Collaborative Learning Joint attention to tasks or materialsStudents are interacting with one another to build each other’s knowledge. Outward indicators include body language and movement associated with meaningful conversations, and shared visual gaze on materials.

13. Quality Indicator #3Collaborative Work Grouping:Small groups of 2-5 students are purposefully constructed to maximize individual strengths without magnifying areas of needs (heterogeneousgrouping).

14. Independent Learning TeacherStudent Provides meaningful, Applies learning in experiential, relevant new ways learning tasks Self directs Monitors using formative/ Self monitors summative assessments Problem solves Guides Sets goals Confers Encourages higher level thinking

15. Assignment for September 29th • Before the September 29th Dept. Meeting, submit a lesson plan to your Dept. Head that you implemented in your classroom that contains all four components of the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR). The lesson used may be a multi-day lesson. • You can use the Gradual Release of Responsibility Lesson Plan Guide bookmark to assist you in planning.

16. Exit Slip • Ticket out the Door • Please write the following information on an index card • Name • Grade • Course • Initial GRR lesson plan idea

17. Resources • Diane Lapp, Professor, San Diego State University, Presentation at the Manatee County School District Summer Institute, June 14-15, 2011 • Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey (2008) Better LearningThrough Structured Teaching • www.fisherandfrey.com for many slides.