Direct+Instruction



“According to the National Institute for Direct Instruction (Outside Source), Direct Instruction is a model for teaching that emphasizes well-developed and carefully planned lessons designed around small learning increments and clearly defined and prescribed tasks” (California Department of Education).

Direct Instruction takes students through a step by step process: Prior to starting the lesson, a teacher should give his/her students a short activity to catch their attention.
 * 1. Anticipatory Set **

First, to begin direct/explicit instruction, a teacher must state a goal to the students. The goal should state what the teacher expects the children to learn by the end of the lesson. Additionally, the teacher should tell the students why it is important that the students learn the concepts from the lesson.
 * 2. Objective and Purpose **

Second, the new material has to be presented to the students. This can be accomplished several ways. It can be by the teacher, video, tape deck or a computer program. Whatever method is chosen, the teacher has to make sure that the material is presented clearly to the students. Third, in order for many students to understand a concept, they must see it. Therefore, it is important for the teacher to SHOW the concept he/she is teaching. -C**heck for Understanding** Fourth, a teacher must check to make sure his/her students understand the material that was presented to them. In a Direct Instruction lesson, a teacher should ask specific questions. The students’ responses should indicate whether or not the students understand the lesson.
 * 3. Teaching **
 * -Input **
 * -Modeling **

Fifth, the teacher should give the students an activity or exercise. Here, under the teacher’s direct supervision, the students have the opportunity to show whether or not they understand the new material. Teachers must reteach if necessary.
 * 4. Guided Practice/Monitoring **

Next, students apply their new knowledge to different scenarios. This step requires students to complete work on their own but teachers are still available for assistance.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">5. Independent Practice **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Finally, closure signifies the end of a lesson. A teacher should review the lesson with her/his students. In particular, the teacher should review the key points of the lesson and help students see the whole picture of the lesson.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">6. Closure **

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