Guided Practice

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Evidence · 1 claim (1 for) · 2 studies (1 causal, 1 quant-synthesis), q2–q3 · 1 of 2 report an effect size

Description

Guided practice is the element in which learners attempt a task with active support before moving to independent work.

Design Implications

Affordances

• Guided Practice
• Scaffolding

Claims

• Human tutoring has a medium effect over no tutoring, and in one small study students learned as well when tutors only prompted them as when tutors also explained and gave feedback [+M]

Related Elements

• Practice
• Immediate Feedback

Key Sources

• Rosenshine, B. (2012). Principles of instruction. American Educator, 36(1), 12-19.

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description	Guided practice is the element in which learners attempt a task with active support before moving to independent work.
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