Gradual Release of Responsibility

In this podcast, created by the International Reading Association the benefits of gradual release of responsibility are discussed. It is an interview with Nancy Frey, co-author of an article in the September 2009 issue of The Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy. Discussion points include teacher modeling in areas of expertise, and the importance of productive group work, which includes "wrestling" with concepts reflecting various degrees of participant understanding. According to the article written, group work is a reflection of skills needed in the adult work world; thus, productive group collaboration becomes preparation in thinking and problem-solving for higher education and situations outside of students' school experience. The language that comes forth from the problem discussed is more productive than a replication of a demonstration.