2. *By Definition, Reciprocal Teaching is an instructional
method that involves guided practice of reading
comprehension using four concrete steps
*The job of the teacher is to provide modeling,
scaffolding, feedback, and cooperate in making
efforts of understanding the material that is being
taught.
4. To state somebody’s words or ideas in your own
words through the use of synonyms or equivalent
phrases.
In classroom we can use for
Teacher’s instructions
A classmate’s comment
*
5. To change a direct statement, question or
command into an indirect one.
We can use it to:
Report after pair work, group work, debates,
discussions, etc.
*
6. After teacher’s model, students are
encouraged to make questions to each other.
The degree of difficulty should vary
according to the level.
*
7. Students have to be aware of the implications of
the lesson and understand the instructions they
are given to complete a task.
After giving and modeling instructions, the
teacher can ask students to verbalize them.
*
8. When having group discussions, students are to
summarize the conclusions, main ideas and the
most important features of the activity. It can
also be used as a wrap up of the lesson.
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9. *
Specially used in reading. Teacher can
increase student interaction using the
headlines, titles, subtitles, the pictures, etc.
10. Don’t be afraid to try R.T even with your basic
classes.
Make sure students understand the purpose of the
technique.
Make sure students know each other’s names. (name
tags)
Don’t give up if your first attempts are unsuccessful.
Don’t try using R.T to impress observers if your
students aren’t used to it.
Useful R.T. tips