Major long-term studies have proven the irrefutable success of direct instruction (now called explicit teaching)
The term refers to a method for teaching that is fast-paced and provides constant interaction between students and the teacher.
I’m old – very old. So I can remember direct instruction well. I was taught by this method and I taught using this method. It was the staple of my teaching repertoire.
Direct Instruction is rich in structure and drilling and content. It is starting to become more popular given the current drive for proven results.
Many studies have proven its success as a teaching strategy.
What does it mean for the Relief Teacher and how do you DO it?
Direct instruction is a sequence of supports:
setting a purpose for learning
telling students what to do
showing them how to do it
guiding their hands-on application of the new learning.
Direct instruction begins with setting the stage for learning, followed by a clear explanation of what to do (telling), followed by modeling of the process (showing), followed by multiple opportunities for practice (guiding) until students can participate independently. Direct instruction moves from a situation where the teacher has HEAVY input to where students have full responsibility with minimal teacher involvement.
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