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Direct Instruction

Direct Instruction. Christin Whitney Nicole Kim. What is Direct Instruction?. DI is a specific model of teacher-directed instruction . Characterized by the rapid pacing and choral group response. Each DI program is extensively revised .

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Direct Instruction

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  1. Direct Instruction Christin Whitney Nicole Kim

  2. What is Direct Instruction? • DI is a specific model of teacher-directed instruction. • Characterized by the rapid pacing and choral group response. • Each DI program is extensively revised. • Based on the theory that children learn by working through a sequence of tasks with carefully timed comments from the teacher. • Lessons are scripted to help reduce the amount of teacher talk. • Moving the children through the lessons at a pace that maximizes their learning potential. • Success depends on placing each child appropriately.

  3. How Does It Work? • Direct Instruction is also pretty straightforward. You work in groups of 5-10 kids (if possible) and constantly ask the kids questions as part of tightly scripted lessons. It’s simple, rapid-fire question-and-answer. This goes against other educational ideals that pause more and use less interactive approaches. Direct Instruction is more like high-energy coaching than teaching, with a close eye on anyone that’s falling behind. • http://bayesianheresy.blogspot.com/2007/12/direct-instruction-does-it-work.html

  4. Why use it? Advantages Disadvantages • Very specific learning targets. • Students told reasons why the content is important. • Relatively easy to measure student gains. • Is a widely accepted instructional method. • Good for teaching specific facts and basic skills. • Can stifle teacher creativity. • Requires well-organized content preparation and good oral communication skills. • Steps must be followed in prescribed order. • May not be effective for higher-order thinking skills, depending on the knowledge base and skill of the teacher.

  5. Examples: • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVXOXPtZAVE • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCGC_5u9ya8

  6. References: • University of Oregon. 09/16/2008. http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~bgrossen/aftdi.htm • Youtube. 09/15/2008. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVXOXPtZAVE • Youtube. 09/15/2008. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCGC_5u9ya8 • The bayesian heresy. 09/17/2008. http://bayesianheresy.blogspot.com/2007/12/direct-instruction-does-it-work.html • Adprima. 09/16/2008. http://www.adprima.com/teachmeth.htm

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