Individual Deliberate Practice
Overview
Practicing until achieving several error-free attempts is critical for retention. When learners work independently to repeatedly practice new material (retrieval practice), they become fluent in the skill and are able to recall it automatically.
Example: Use This Strategy in the Classroom
Watch in this Reading Rockets video how this elementary teacher supports students during their independent practice. By circulating and providing individual feedback, the teacher is able to meet the diverse needs of his students, helping the students maintain their Attention and practice their Narrative Skills, Phonological Awareness, and Syntax.
Design It into Your Product
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Learn how the One Minute Reader app integrates individual practice to promote reading fluency. By having learners reread the story, this product supports their practice with fluency and their Morphological Awareness, Phonological Awareness, Syntax, Decoding, and Sight Recognition skills.
Additional Resources
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Factors Supported by this Strategy
More Repetition Strategies
Daily review strengthens previous learning and can lead to fluent recall.
Spending time on literacy practices with assistance from a teacher helps to move new content, concepts, and ideas into Long-term Memory.
Students build their confidence and skills by reading and rereading books.
Having students verbally repeat information such as instructions ensures they have heard and supports remembering.
