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A lesson sequence in which the teacher models (I do), pupils practise with support (we do) and then pupils work independently (you do).

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All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
Topic
Teaching and learning

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Gradual release of responsibility (GRR) United States All four UK nations (details may differ)
An instructional model in which responsibility for a task shifts from the teacher to the learner over time.
Modelling All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
The teacher showing how to do a task, often thinking aloud, so pupils can see the expert process.

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