What should students learn to do in reciprocal teaching?

Reciprocal teaching is an instructional approach designed to improve reading comprehension through collaborative dialogue and interaction among students. The correct focus in reciprocal teaching is for students to take turns leading dialogues about the text. This method typically involves four key strategies: predicting, questioning, clarifying, and summarizing. By allowing students to take turns in leading these discussions, they actively engage with the material, encouraging deeper understanding and critical thinking.

This collaborative format promotes accountability and enhances comprehension as students share their insights and encourage one another to explore the text more thoroughly. It fosters a community of learners where each student’s perspective and understanding contributes to a richer comprehension of the reading material. Thus, taking turns leading dialogues is central to how reciprocal teaching operates effectively in a classroom setting.