Direct instruction is a teacher-centered instructional approach that is most effective for teaching basic or isolated skills (Kroesbergen & Van Luit, 2003). Students respond to instruction and receive immediate feedback.
Short discussions on a topic, often with examples, and supported by research.
This brief, written by Dr. Joseph Gagnon and Dr. Paula Maccini, focuses on the use of direct instruction with middle school students with LD.
Math, Instructional Strategies, Teaching & Learning, Direct Instruction, Middle School
This short brief gives an overview of Direct/Explicit Instruction and explains how it can be applied to enhance math instruction.
Math, Instructional Strategies, Teaching & Learning, Direct Instruction
