Small-group instruction
Teaching a few students at a time, often grouped by need.
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- United States, All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Teaching and learning
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Related terms
- Guided reading All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
- A teacher reading with a small group of pupils at a similar level to teach reading strategies.
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