Reciprocal teaching occurs when teachers provide substantial amounts of support and assistance in the earliest stages of teaching a new concept and then gradually decreasing the amount of support.

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Reciprocal teaching is a technique where teachers and students engage in a dialogue about the content, with the roles of teacher and student being interchangeable, rather than a method where support is gradually decreased. The description given matches more closely with the concept of "scaffolding."

Reciprocal Teaching Occurs When Teachers Provide Substantial Amounts of Support