Direct Instruction

1. Engagement: Grab the students attention and

activate their prior knowledge
2. Instructional Input (I DO): The teacher provides
the information and models the concept while
students listen and observe. Throughout the
instructional input, the teacher asks questions to
frequently check for understanding. The teacher
monitors responses to gauge what points to
touch back on and provides praise for on task
behavior.
3. Guided Practice (WE DO): The teacher and the
students work together to practice the new
concept/information together. This may consist of the teacher and the students working
through specific problems together or the class answering in unison to answer questions.
Towards the end of the guided practice the students are beginning to work/answer questions
individually.
4. Independent Practice (YOU DO): Students work independently to complete an activity
which reinforces the concept that has been learned.
5. Closure: The teacher closes the lesson with reminders and pointers about the topic that the
students have just learned.

Direct Instruction is for

Low performing students
English Language Learners
Students of diverse backgrounds and cultures
Students of different ages
Students who prefer the clear-cut learning approach and
style

Characteristics of Direct Instruction:

Teacher-directed
The student gains how rather than what.
When used correctly can meet all the needs of students
in the classroom
Encourages constant interaction between the students
and teacher
Structured format, taught in a step by step fashion
Utilizes didactic questioning
Skills-oriented
Utilizes group unison responses, signals, and pacing
Focuses on teaching to mastery
Correction procedures are immediate and direct
Check for Understanding:
T EACH FIRST
A SK QUESTIONS
P AUSE
P ICK A NON-VOLUNTEER
L ISTEN TO THE RESPONSE
E FFECTIVE FEEDBACK

A helpful song: https://youtu.be/IcNsR2Eu5uQ

Sources:
http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Teachers-Guide-to-Direct-Instruction-2/
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