Better Learning Through Structured Teaching: A Framework for the Gradual Release of Responsibility

Fisher, Douglas; Frey, Nancy

ISBN 10: 1416606351 / ISBN 13: 9781416606352

Published by ASCD, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Better Learning Through Structured Teaching: A Framework for the Gradual Release of Responsibility
• Publisher: ASCD
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1416606351
• ISBN 13: 9781416606352
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Better Learning Through Structured Teaching describes how teachers can help students develop stronger learning skills by ensuring that instruction moves from modeling and guided practice (situations where the teacher has most of the responsibility) to collaborative learning and, finally, to independent tasks.

About the Author

Nancy Frey, Ph.D., a Professor at San Diego State University received the 2008 Early Career Achievement Award from the National Reading Conference. Dr. Frey has published in The Reading Teacher, English Journal, Remedial and Special Education, and Educational Leadership. She has co-authored more than fifty books on English Learners (Language Learners in the English Classroom), assessment (Checking for Understanding), writing (Scaffolded Writing Instruction), literacy (Reading for Information in Elementary School) and vocabulary (Learning Words Inside and Out). Dr. Frey teaches a variety of courses on reading instruction and literacy in content areas, classroom management, and supporting students with diverse learning needs. She also was a third grade classroom teacher.