How GivEducation Supports ‘I Do, We Do, You Do’ in the Classroom
Every teacher has faced the daunting task of delivering clear and structured lessons to a diverse group of pupils. The ‘I do, we do, you do’ approach is a powerful solution to this challenge, offering a structured model for the gradual release of responsibility from the teacher modelling, through guided practice, to independent student work. At GivEducation, we are former teachers ourselves, and we understand these classroom demands deeply. That’s why we’ve built a toolkit of AI-powered resources to support teachers and ultimately reduce teacher workload and allow them to focus on their teaching. I Do – Teacher Modelling The first stage of the technique requires clear, concise modelling. Teachers must demonstrate the skill or knowledge explicitly, which can be a demanding cognitive load, especially at the end of a long day. That’s where our WAGOLL Generator transforms the game. This tool allows teachers to instantly generate age-appropriate examples of “What A Good One Looks Like”, tailored precisely to their chosen year group. Teachers begin by selecting the year group to ensure vocabulary and structure are accessible, then add their own writing prompt and choose from curriculum-aligned writing features, such as punctuation or sentence-level targets. What makes this tool powerful is its flexibility and personalisation. Teachers can highlight specific writing features in the output, use simplified or greater depth versions for differentiation, and even view clear explanations to support teaching. This means modelling becomes not just easier, but more inclusive, adaptive, and aligned with learning goals. We Do – Guided Practice The “we do” stage is the crucial bridge between teacher demonstration and independent practice. In this phase, teachers and pupils work together, applying new concepts collaboratively while the teacher offers scaffolded support. It creates a safe environment where pupils can take risks without fear of failure, mistakes are not just accepted but valued as learning moments. This joint effort allows teachers to observe pupil thinking in real time, swiftly identify misconceptions, and offer immediate feedback before errors become habits. It also promotes peer learning, as pupils gain insight from each other’s approaches and build collective confidence. This phase also plays a critical diagnostic role. Teachers can use it to assess whether pupils are truly grasping the concept or if further modelling is needed. Our Comprehension Question Generator supports this beautifully by allowing teachers to generate tailored, scaffolded questions based on any text or topic. These questions help pupils engage with material at multiple levelsretrieval, inference, and reasoning encouraging them to verbalise their thinking and deepen their understanding. Through this collaborative inquiry, pupils don’t just mimic strategies they begin to internalise reasoning and develop metacognitive skills that prepare them for confident, independent work. You Do – Independent Practice The “you do” stage represents independent practice where pupils apply their learning without direct support. This is a critical moment for consolidation, fluency, and long-term retention. During this phase, students take responsibility for their work, allowing teachers to step back and observe whether the gradual release process has truly taken root. It’s also a test of depth: surface-level understanding will often reveal itself when students are left to work independently. The Misconception Generator is a powerful tool for the “you do” stage of learning. One of the most common challenges with independent practice is the risk that pupils will internalise incorrect information without realising it. This tool helps prevent that. By focusing on the identification and correction of errors, it ensures that students are consolidating accurate understanding rather than embedding misconceptions. As pupils engage with independently set tasks, the Misconception Generator prompts them to think critically and reflect on their knowledge. It reinforces correct concepts through active correction, helping to build confidence and deepen understanding. In this way, it supports truly meaningful independent practice and safeguards the learning process against common pitfalls. Conclusion – Empowering Teachers, Elevating Learning ‘I do, we do, you do’ is more than just a teaching model—it’s a philosophy of scaffolded success. At GivEducation, we’re proud to support teachers at each stage of this journey. Our tools are built with one goal in mind: to give time back to teachers while raising the quality of instruction and engagement for every pupil. Together, let’s reshape the classroom with smart tools and strong pedagogy. You’ve got this—and we’ve got your back. If you’re interested in learning more, and would like to ask us another question, contact us at: hello@giveducation.co.uk
Using GivEducation to Power Rosenshine’s Ideas
Introduction: A Teacher’s Companion Then and Now At GivEducation, we believe that technology should work with teachers, not against them. We’re made by teachers, for teachers and we are embracing the knowledge and experience we have develop tools which will help teachers the most. This blog post was written by Alex, a former teacher in England who has a history of using the Rosenshine Principles and has linked each one to a tool we offer. Here’s some words directly from him. “During my time working in education, Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction were a constant companion as it is a research-backed blueprint for what great teaching looks like in practice. I still remember being an NQT and being handed Tom Sherrington’s Rosenshine’s Principles in Action; it genuinely revolutionised how I thought about teaching and learning. Rooted in cognitive science and real world classroom strategies, Rosenshine’s ideas have always been about clear, effective, and pupil centred teaching, everything great teaching should be. I always wanted to use more of Rosenshine in the classroom but I just didn’t have the time or head space to fully implement it, this is where the GivEducation Teacher Toolkit would have been so helpful in achieving this, and why I am so passionate about this technology.” Used thoughtfully, the right tools can make these principles even more achievable, without losing the heart and soul of outstanding teaching. Built by teachers, for teachers, GivEducation’s tools are designed to do exactly that. Here’s how our tools link to each principle. 1. Daily Review: Making Learning Stick Rosenshine says: Start lessons by reviewing previous learning to strengthen memory and understanding. How GivEducation tools help: Practical tip: Use a quick question from the Comprehension Questions Generator or Misconception Generator as a morning starter or exit ticket to keep essential knowledge fresh. 2. Presenting New Material in Small Steps Rosenshine says: Avoid cognitive overload by introducing material step-by-step. How GivEducation tools help: Practical tip: Start a topic with a storybook narrative, then use the visualiser to zoom in on specific language choices, focusing on one new skill at a time. 3. Ask Questions Rosenshine says: Good questioning deepens thinking and checks understanding. How GivEducation tools help: Practical tip: Use AI Chat to research a topic for study in your class, and then take this information and feed it into the Comprehension Question Generator to develop worksheets for use in lesson. 4. Provide Models Rosenshine says: Show pupils how to think, plan, and work things out. How GivEducation tools help: Practical tip: Display a WAGOLL alongside pupils’ own work to facilitate self-assessment and peer feedback conversations. 5. Guide Student Practice Rosenshine says: Teachers should guide initial practice before independent work. How GivEducation tools help: Practical tip: Pair scaffolded enquiry activities with verbal prompts and stem sentencesto enable all students to access the curriculum. 6. Check for Understanding Rosenshine says: Continually monitor pupils’ understanding and adjust teaching as needed. How GivEducation tools help: Practical tip: Use the Misconception Solver’s predictions to craft resources to help you catch and address gaps early. 7. Obtain High Success Rates Rosenshine says: Ensure pupils succeed with strong guidance before moving on. How GivEducation tools help: Practical tip: Use AI Chat to create personalised learning resources for use in the classroom which will enable all students to have learning resources which meet their needs and allows them all to succeed. 8. Provide Scaffolds for Difficult Tasks Rosenshine says: Provide temporary supports until pupils can work independently. How GivEducation tools help: Practical tip: Model the use of scaffolds explicitly early on, then gradually phase them out as pupils’ confidence grows. 9. Independent Practice Rosenshine says: Pupils need time to independently practise what they’ve been taught, reinforcing understanding and fluency. How GivEducation tools help: Practical tip: Build a weekly routine where pupils complete a short, targeted task independently using questions generated by GivEducation tools. Reinforce the use of stem sentences to ensure they’re articulating ideas with precision and clarity. 10. Weekly and Monthly Review Rosenshine says: Regular review strengthens memory and helps pupils retain what they’ve learned. How GivEducation tools help: Practical tip: Use the Misconception Solver to identify and build specific hinge questions for your weekly or monthly quizzes, ensuring every review session sharpens, not just repeats learning. Final Thoughts: Keeping Pedagogy at the Heart At GivEducation, we believe the magic happens in the classroom, not inside the technology. Our tools are not designed to replace teachers, but to free them to focus on what truly matters: inspiring, modelling, guiding, and shaping young minds. Our goal is to allow teachers to do this and not worry about background tasks, let GivEducation do that. By connecting thoughtful technology to Rosenshine’s timeless, human principles, we can lighten teachers’ workloads without losing the personal touch that brings learning alive. Whether you are reviewing prior knowledge, guiding new learning, or checking for understanding, GivEducation offers a practical, trustworthy hand which is being built by teachers, for teachers. If you’re interested in learning more, and would like to ask us another question, contact us at: hello@giveducation.co.uk