Direct instruction

6 parts to direct instruction

1. Warm up
2. State objective
3. Instructional input
4. Guided practice
5. Independent practice
6. Closure/ Opensure
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A) Program Design:
Content Analysis
Clear Communication
Instructional Formats
Sequencing Skills
Track Organization

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B) Instructional Organization/Who Benefits?

Instructional Grouping
Instructional Time
Scripted Presentation
Progress Monitoring

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C) Student-Teacher Interactions
Active Student Participation
Group Unison Responses
Signals
Pacing
Teaching to Mastery
Correction Procedures
Motivation

Who is Direct Instruction Appropriate for?

Students who are:

Low Achieving
Students with Different Learning Approaches

English Language Learners

From Diverse Backgrounds
Different Ages (pre-school thru adulthood)