Direct Instruction

What is Direct Instruction (DI)?

- A structured and comprehensive way of teaching.
- DI provides scripts for teachers to follow while teaching to ensure that every
student is receiving high quality instruction.
- Has shown to be effective for all students.

The Parts of Direct Instruction

THE WAY THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED

HOW INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED

Break down of the content that is being taught. This

includes the rules, strategies, and concepts.

Students are placed in groups with other students

who are on the same skill level.

The teacher communicated clearly by following a

scripted lesson plan. All examples, activities, and
instructional lectures are scripted.

The instruction is repetitive and fast paced, which

keeps students attention.

The teacher will follow the lesson plan to make sure

that students are not receiving information that they
have not got background knowledge on. Teacher will
build upon previous knowledge.

Teachers follow scripts to ensure that they do not

forget important material.
Assessments are given to determine if DI is effective.

The Parts of Direct Instruction

INTERACTIONS BETWEEN THE TEACHER AND STUDENTS

Students are actively engaged.

Teachers use unison responses by provide students with the opportunity

to use response cards or repeat after the teacher.
The instruction is fast passed and repetitive.
Teacher will provide error analysis if needed as well as provide behavior
specific praise statements to keep every student motivated.

Check for Understanding

It is important that every teacher check for understanding periodically throughout the lesson.
You can remember the steps using the acronym TAPPLE

T- Teach
A- Ask questions about the lesson
P- Wait for a response
P- Pick a student who did not raise their hand (i.e., a non-volunteer)
L- Listen to the students response
E- Effective feedback

TAPPLE
Why pick a student who did not volunteer?
- Choosing a non-volunteer helps the teacher measure the learning of all the students.

What is effective feedback?

The 3 E(s)
E-Echo- repeating the answer if it is correct
E-Elaborate- if a student does not understand the question
E-Explain- why the answer was wrong and provide them with the correct answer and why it is
correct.