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Better Learning Through Structured Teaching: A Framework For The Gradual Release Of Responsibility (2008)

by Douglas Fisher(Favorite Author)

3.95 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1416606351 (ISBN13: 9781416606352)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development

review 1: This book is awesome!*It's concise and short- doesn't take too long to read, which is a huge plus for busy teachers!*For as much as pedagogical literature emphasizes the importance of a "gradual release of responsibility", they don't really break down how it should look in the classroom. Well this book does!*Also, this book is fantastic about considering how the framework looks across many different types of classrooms and age levels, while still being relevant. *There are lots of actually useful infographics, from lesson plans and rubrics to actual handouts!*The 2nd Edition takes into account CCSS, which I guess is kinda cool if you're into that.
review 2: This is a clear introduction to the gradual release of responsibility - for novice educators or for profe... moressional learning providers who are seeking language to make this concept transparent for others. What's different about Fisher and Frey's approach is that they incorporate "collaborative learning" into the gradual release - just before independent learning. So you have -a focus lesson (teacher explains and models)guided instruction collaborative learning (which may take place while others are in a small group for guided instruction)independent learningWhat's essential is that you also read the authors' book Productive Group Work - they tease out the complexities of effective collaborative learning and make it appealing.Towards the end of Better Learning, though - a novice educator might lose site of how to make this all work - how to lead guided instruction while others are working collaboratively or independently - how to organize the big picture. Some of the authors' suggestions for collaborative work - like literature circles - require their own focus lessons and guided practice. Also, the authors focus on suggesting and do not make clear how the pieces fit together to make a cohesive block of learning time. less

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