From the Classroom

Warrandyte Primary School Instructional Model

This model is currently being implemented in the school and was presented at this weeks Parent Information session. Based on a Gradual Release of Control, the model moves through well defined components whereby the teacher has full control of the lesson in the beginning and gradually shifts towards the student have control of their learning during the Independent Work-time. Students can use 'just right' books or write from a choice of genres to practice the skills and strategies explicitly taught during the mini-lesson and record their thinking as they read. Teachers take small groups or conduct Conferences with students to set learning goals, and equip the students with the next steps for their learning. 

We are at the beginning phase of implementation and Term 1 is primarily focused on setting up the routines and expectations as they slowly introduce each component of the lesson.