Strategy : PAR- Preparation-Assistance-Reflection

Explanation/purpose : The preparation determines the background for learning and builds a background where necessary. The assistance involves reading purposefully, trying to develop comprehension, while reflection provides extension, promotes critical thinking and determines comprehension.

How it looks in the classroom : Prior knowledge is activated stimulating interest in the subject field, then teachers guide pupils through the lesson using discussion and support to develop new skills or more independent work. The reflection calls for students to deliver the knowledge back to the teacher or peer group to demonstrate full comprehension and critical reasoning skills such as making conclusions.

When ? : Before, during or after

Weblink further reading and examples:

http://www.readingonline.org/articles/richardson/index.html