Unit 3- How can the gradual release model of responsibility be implemented into instruction?
How can the gradual release model of responsibility be implemented into instruction? After this unit you will be able to employ the use of the gradual release model of responsibility in your own instruction in order to shift learning responsibility in your classroom.
Implementing the Model
There are many ways that the gradual release of responsibility model can be implemented into a classroom.
In the video watch Fisher and Frey describe the model and implementing it into a classroom setting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjURdvzty4c
Here is a link to another page that will give you some ideas of what to do for each phase of the model http://www.sjboces.org/doc/Gifted/GradualReleaseResponsibilityJan08.pdf.
Model
While thinking of the desired skill or strategy create a model that demonstrates the understanding. Model internal thinking and questions while demonstrating understanding of the skill or strategy. This can be thought of as an exemplar piece with a think aloud. Students are watching a expert (the teacher) complete the task while including a think-aloud.
Here is another video that will help you get ready for creating your own teacher model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CpN7DDZmvg
This link has helpful information about modeling in your own classroom. http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/program/education/us/en/documents/project-design/strategies/instructionalstrategies-modeling.pdf
Now it is your turn. Using your own lesson plan template or a lesson plan template ---- create the model in your lesson. Remember this is the I do section of your lesson plan. It is a short and sweet exemplar with internal thinking said aloud to the students.
Guided Instruction
During this section of the lesson students are acting as an apprentice to the teacher. They are assisting in the demonstration of understanding. They are completing an task similar to the one given in the model. The teacher is using guiding questions to help students through the task.
Now it is your turn. Using the lesson plan that you have begun above create another example task that students will work through with you. Include questions that you have posed to yourself during your exemplar. Scaffold the students through the task to demonstrate their understanding.
Collaboration
Collaboration is when the students are demonstrating their understanding with assistance from their peers. They are completing a task similar to the model that demonstrates understanding. Students use their social interactions and exemplar model to assist them in completing the task.
Now it is your turn. Using the lesson plan that you have been working on include the collaboration task. This is another task that you are going to have the students complete. They will be working through this task with their peers. Allow time for your students to complete the task and talk through it with their peers. At this time you should be circulating to assist the groups and push for a deeper understanding by asking questions.
Independent Practice
In independent practice students are working alone to demonstrate their understanding of the skill or strategy. Students will complete a task that is similar to the exemplar model. Students draw from the other experiences in the lesson to help them solidify their understanding.
Now it is your turn. Now you are going to write in another similar task to for your students to complete alone. This is all by themselves without any support. This is what you can use as a check for understanding.
Conclusion
You are now able to implement and use the gradual release of responsibility model in your everyday instruction.
Now that we have completed the course see how much more you know about the gradual release of responsibility model! http://www.onlineexambuilder.com/the-gradual-release-model/exam-12942
The gradual release of responsibility model is used in many classrooms. Teachers are able to shift the cognitive load from themselves to their students through a progression of steps.
Go back to Unit 2-What are the components of the gradual release model of responsibility?
Go to Unit 1- What is the Gradual Release Model of Responsibility?
Go to introduction page The Gradual Release Model of Responsibility