What is the 'Reciprocal Teaching' method?

The 'Reciprocal Teaching' method is a collaborative instructional strategy designed to improve students' reading comprehension through guided interaction and dialogue. In this approach, students take turns leading discussions about a text, which allows them to practice and apply four key cognitive strategies: predicting, questioning, clarifying, and summarizing. By participating in this way, students not only enhance their understanding of the material but also develop important social and analytical skills, as they must articulate their thoughts and consider the perspectives of their peers.

This method empowers students to shift from passive recipients of information to active participants in their learning process, fostering a deeper engagement with the text. The focus is on student-led discussions, rather than a teacher-led model, which supports a more dynamic and interactive classroom environment.