Focus on Purposeful Planning to Build Independent Use of Language
Sample Workshop Content
- Developing Independent Use of Language (Gradual Release of Responsibility Framework)
- Creating an Environment for Learner Independence
- Use of Target Language
- Student ownership of proficiency
- Input phase
- Guided Instruction
- Scaffolds and supports
- Modeling
- Intentional skill building
- Productive group work
- Independence
- Interpersonal skills
- Interpretive mode: Independent reading
- Learning centers
- Integrating the three modes of communication
- Using date to inform instructional decisions