Direct Instruction

Question 1

What is meant by the direct instruction method?

Answer 1

Classic teaching involving an introduction and review, teacher presentation, then guided or independent practice.

Question 2

What is the direct instruction method especially good at teaching?

Answer 2

Procedural skills, specific skills, or a body of knowledge.

Question 3

What are the 7 components of a lesson when taught using the direct instruction method?

Answer 3

1. State learning objectives
2. Review prerequisites
3. Present new material
4. Conduct learning probes
5. Provide independent practice
6. Assess performance/give feedback
7. Provide distributed practice/review

Question 4

What does the term mental set, or anticipatory set, mean in the context of direct instruction?

Answer 4

The hook! How you will lure students into giving a shit about the lesson.