RECIPROCAL TEACHING
Reciprocal teaching is a literacy learning strategy that aims to improve students' reading comprehension skills. It involves a structured and collaborative approach where students take on the role of both the teacher and the learner. In a group, students take turns assuming the roles of the teacher. They lead discussions about the text, guiding their peers through the prediction, clarification, questioning, and summarization strategies. This collaborative dialogue helps students develop a deeper understanding of the text.
Prediction: Students make predictions about the content of a text before they begin reading. This encourages them to activate their prior knowledge and set a purpose for reading.
Clarification: While reading, students identify and discuss any parts of the text that they find confusing or unclear. They may ask questions about the material to gain a better understanding.
Questioning: Students generate questions about the text as they read. These questions can range from simple comprehension questions to more complex inquiries that require critical thinking and analysis.
Summarization: After reading a portion of the text, students summarize the main ideas or key points. This helps them consolidate their understanding and identify the most important information in the text.
Reciprocal Teaching encourages active engagement with the text, promotes critical thinking, and fosters meaningful discussions among students. This approach can be used with a variety of texts, including fiction, nonfiction, and academic materials. Research results have been found it to be effective in improving reading comprehension skills across age groups and reading levels.
