Chapter+1+-+Learning,+or+Not+Learning,+in+School

This page is for discussion regarding Chapter 1 - Learning, or Not Learning, in School. Once you have finished reading the chapter, please post your comments on the discussion board. The icon to get to the discussion board is in the upper-right corner of this page. Please make sure your comments are posted by Sunday, June 17. Feel free to post on other people's comments and share your ideas with the group!

Below are some questions to help stimulate thoughts and ideas on chapter 1:
 * 1) This book presents the gradual release of responsibility in four components. Discuss the strategies that might be useful in each component.
 * 2) Does the story about the cell phone relate to your personal experiences in trying to learn something new?
 * 3) What is the difference between increasing precision and prescription in teaching? How might the gradual release of responsibility framework increase precision teaching?