Individual Deliberate Practice
Overview
Practicing until achieving several error-free attempts is critical for retention. When learners work independently to repeatedly recall and practice new material (retrieval practice), they become more fluent in the skill and are able to recall it with increasing automaticity. Engaging in independent practice after guided practice helps reduce the cognitive load and encourages Long-term Memory storage. Developing this fluency is crucial to establish knowledge and concepts that are the foundation for subsequent learning.
Example: Use This Strategy in the Classroom
Watch how this sixth grade teacher uses the "I do, we do, you do" model to teach a social studies lesson. After she models reading the text using a think-aloud, she shares her goals for the students and describes the process of using this strategy. From 4:48, you can see how the students practice reading the disciplinary text and completing the graphic organizer activity individually., allowing the students to demonstrate their understanding.
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Learn how Curriculet integrates individual practice to promote independent reading using a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts. By allowing teachers to scaffold student practice, readers receive support while reading. This product supports student autonomy in reading and allows them to practice Reading Fluency, Vocabulary, and Disciplinary Literacy..
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Factors Supported by this Strategy
More Repetition Strategies
Daily review strengthens previous learning and can lead to fluent recall of information and application of skills.
Increasing how much and how frequently students write improves both their writing quality and content knowledge.
Opportunities for students to practice skills in context, with teacher support and also independently, helps to move concepts and ideas into Long-term Memory.
Students build their confidence, strategy use, and comprehension by reading and rereading multiple texts.
Having students verbally repeat information such as instructions ensures they have heard the information and supports remembering, particularly for those students who struggle with Attention.
