Direct Instruction                                                  By: Cindy Davis & Dakota SmithBy PresenterMedia.com
Direct Instruction AgendaWhat is Direct Instruction?DakotaCompare and contrast Direct Instruction with ConstructivismCindyEffectiveness of Direct Instruction / Pros and Cons for this method DakotaInterviews with teachers / How effective Direct Instruction is in their classroom.Cindy
What is Direct Instruction and what are some of its teaching methods?Direct instructionI SEE, WE SEE, YOU SEE-I SAY, WE SAY, YOU SAYVisual aidsVideo tapes/clips
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 What Should Education Look Like???
   Direct Instruction vs. ConstructivismDirect InstructionConstructivismCentral role is assigned to the teacher.
Classroom management is key.
Effective when specific content and skills are primary goals.
Specific set of operations and procedures.
Provide multiple opportunities for feedback and practice.
Model is arranged with decreasing teacher control.
Learners construct their own knowledge.
Learning enhanced through social interaction.

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Editor's Notes

  • #6 YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58K_aikV0YQ (What Should Education Look Like? Clip from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off)
  • #16 YouTube video clip from movie Teachers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-s_JHBDcfw
  • #17 Kindergarten: While Marty spoke of using direct instruction integrated with cooperative learning, Elaine says she has to have direct instruction because the children are to young and have not been exposed to a lot of building blocks like older children would have been. She believes the more you can tie in your senses while using the direct instruction the better off you will be. Once direct instruction has taken place, then students can be broke into small groups to practice.First Grade: Becky uses direct instruction a lot. She did not feel that it is the most important form of instruction of but feels that in her class she has to start out with direct instruction. The older the students gets and the further into the year she goes, she is able to integrate different teaching styles.Second Grade: Shirley feels like you have to use direct instruction especially with the lowest learners in her classroom.Third Grade: Sandy feels that it is critical to teach direct instruction concepts. Once this has been accomplished then you can use cooperative learning. She describes using direct instruction as her foundation then moving towards guided practice, checking for understanding (critical), individual practice, and then assessment. She also felt that direct instruction is valuable when teaching all subjects. When she breaks her class into small groups, this is where she catches those students who have not yet grasped the concept or skill. If a teacher is not using direct instruction then students are losing our on valuable learning and an understanding of concepts. She believes in following up direct instruction with Kagen to keep things from becoming dry.