The Gradual Release of Responsibility in Literacy Research and Practice

In the last 35 years, the gradual release of responsibility model of instruction has become synonymous with some of the most effective approaches to teach both skills and content to students of all ages. Evidence-based practices have been documented across the globe not only in literacy but also in most disciplines across the curriculum. While the GRR model is a well-established theory, its implementations have not been researched. This edited volume discusses how the GRR model evolved and has been applied, how it benefits learners and teachers, and how it can be utilised for years to come.  

By looking not only at the gradual release of responsibility model from a theoretical standpoint but also the research and practice of this approach, this book will prove invaluable for educational leaders and researchers alike.

Evan Ortlieb is Professor and Director of the Manhattan Campus at St. John’s University, USA.  

Jennifer Reichenberg is Assistant Professor and Program Director for Literacy Education at Medaille College in Buffalo, USA.  

P. David Pearson is an emeritus faculty member in the Graduate School of Education at the University of California, USA.