You’ve heard of using the I Do, We Do, You Do method to teach new concepts in your class. Likely, you’re already doing it. teachers are naturally adept in this method. This article will break down the technique give you examples of how to use it, and explain how to use Gradual Release by using technology.
What do I Do I Do, What Do We Do We Do, What Do What Do You Do?
“I do, we do, you do” is a strategy for teaching that requires a gradual shift of responsibility from the instructor to the students. The three phases of the strategy are:
- Do in this stage where the teacher demonstrates how to finish the task or resolve the problem. The teacher can employ demonstrations, think-aloud, or other techniques to teach students the proper way to complete the task.
- What we do This phase the teacher and students work together to finish similar tasks or resolve the same issue. The teacher will provide assistance and guidance when needed however, the students are required to actively engage in the activity.
- You have to In this section students work on their own to complete the same task or resolve a similar issue. The teacher offers feedback and assistance whenever needed, but the students are in charge of doing the work on their own.
The aim of the “I do, we do, you do” strategy is to gradually shift the responsibility of learning from the teacher to the learners. Students can develop their abilities and confidence in time, starting by providing explicit instructions and models, progressing to guided practice and then to practice on their own.
10 I Do, We Do, You Do Examples To Jumpstart Your Lesson Plans
Here are a few instances of how to use the Gradual Release strategy in action that will help you be aware of how to implement I Do, We Do, You Do in your class.
- Problem-solving in math: The teacher demonstrates ways to tackle a math question (I do) The students solve similar problems together (we do) then students work on similar problems on their own (you can do it too).).
- Close Reading: The teacher reads out a passage and shows how to make annotations (I do) and then the class annotations a similar selection (we do) in the end students make annotations on a new passage on their own (you are able to do).
- Writing: A teacher shows how to write an entire paragraph (I do) and then students write an identical paragraph (we do) then students write their own paragraph on their own (you can do this too).).
- Experiments in science: The teacher demonstrates the steps to experiment (I do) and then the group conducts the same experiment in a group (we do) Then students experiment on their own (you will).
- Learn to communicate: The teacher shows the use of a brand new vocabulary word in an expression (I do) The class then practices using the word in a group (we do) and then students apply words in a fresh sentence on their own (you can).
- Arts projects: In this project, the teacher shows how to create a certain kind of artwork (I do) The students create similar artwork (we do) Then students design a new piece of art by themselves (you create it).
- Debate: The teacher demonstrates the art of argument (I do) Then the group debates the same subject with each other (we do) Then students debate a different issue on their own (you can).
- Research in Social Studies: The teacher shows the process of conducting research for a particular subject (I do) and then the group conducts the same research (we do) then students conduct their research on a brand new subject on their own (you can do this too).).
- Musical performance: The teacher shows how to play the music (I do) and then students play the piece in a group (we do) then students play an original piece on their own (you perform).
- The concept of physical education: The teacher shows how to do a particular task (I do) and then the group performs the exercise in a group (we do) then students do a different exercise by themselves (you can do it too).).
Include Gradual Release in the presentation you create on Google Slides and PowerPoint presentations during your instruction.
One way to improve students’ engagement is to integrate “I Do,” “We Do,” and “You Do” into direct instruction. TeachersMade’s Slide View makes this easy.
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