Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences Through the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model
Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences Through the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model Several of you mentioned the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model in your original interviews and talked about its use as an intentional set of moves that enable you to support student learning through various stages. While we traditionally think of the GRR model as linear it doesn’t need to be. Fisher and Frey recommend looking at each of the four components as different access points that can be used in any order. Access point 1: Teacher Modeling Critical Thinking . This method includes think-alouds, worded examples, and modeling through expertise. Thinking is invisible. Instead of getting students to copy our work, we should strive for them to explore the deeper understandings of the content. When we talk about our thinking using think-alouds, students will be able to emulate the same cognitive practices. Tips: Jot down notes about the ...