Throughout, they build a case that productive group work is both an essential part of a gradual release of responsibility instructional model and a necessary part of good teaching practice. (ascd.org)
(3) It adopts best teaching practices for teachers. (kappanonline.org)
It is based on best teaching practices in writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading, and it is supported by state and national content standards. (isd191.org)