Gradual Release of Responsibility - The gradual release of responsibility model is recognized as a successful approach for moving classroom instruction from teacher-centered, whole-group delivery to student-centered collaboration and independent practice.
This website includes information from Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey who are authors and presenters on the Gradual Release of Responsibility instructual model. http://www.fisherandfrey.com/
GPAEA Science Specialist Ron Shafer has recorded several video clips describing the instruction strategies used in the GRR Model.
While viewing the Predator-Prey lesson design and modeling videos, refer to this written lesson plan. It is aligned with the Iowa Core :
Link to Lesson Design Video -Seasons (This video will be available 9/1/2011)
Link to Focus Lesson Modeling- Seasons (This video will be available 9/1/2011)
While viewing the Seasons lesson design and modeling videos, refer to this written lesson plan. It is aligned with the Iowa Core:
Additional Print Resources:
Guided Instruction Flowchart, Table with Teacher/Student Actions for each GRR Phase, Focus Lesson Rubric, Productive Group Rubric