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Direct Instruction

Direct Instruction. Teacher Centered Strategy. Most information comes from the teacher Not all, but most. Rules for Direct Instruction. 1. Clearly present objectives and main points. Focus on one thought at a time Avoid digressions 2. Present content sequentially in small steps

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Direct Instruction

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  1. Direct Instruction

  2. Teacher Centered Strategy • Most information comes from the teacher • Not all, but most

  3. Rules for Direct Instruction • 1. Clearly present objectives and main points. • Focus on one thought at a time • Avoid digressions 2. Present content sequentially in small steps organized step-by-step

  4. An Example of Direct Instruction (1) • You clearly present goals and main points. • State goals or objectives of the presentation beforehand • Focus on one thought (point, direction) at a time. • Avoid digressions. • Avoid ambiguous phrases and pronouns.

  5. An Example of Direct Instruction (2) • You present content sequentially. • Present materials in small steps. • Organize and present material so learners master one point before you go to the next point. • Give explicit, step-by-step directions. • Present an outline when the material is complex.

  6. An Example of Direct Instruction (3) • You are specific and concrete. • Model the skill or process (when appropriate). • Give detailed and redundant explanations for difficult points. • Provide students with concrete and varied examples.

  7. An Example of Direct Instruction (4) • You check for student’s understanding. • Make sure that students understand one point before you proceed to the next. • Ask students questions to monitor their comprehension of what has been presented. • Have students summarize the main points in their own words. • Reteach the parts that students have difficulty comprehending—either through further teaching or explanation or by having students tutoring each other.

  8. Figure 7.3. The direct instructional sequence for mastery learning Insert figure 7.3 here: The direct instructional sequence for mastery learning

  9. Where Direct Instruction is Appropriate • When information is not available from textbooks • To heighten interest • Learning facts that will be used later

  10. When Direct Instruction is Inappropriate • Presenting complex material- analysis, synthesis, evaluation • Presenting content that must be learned gradually over time- require a lot of learner participation

  11. Direct Instruction Methods used in Ag Ed • Lecture/Discussion • Demonstration • Simulation • Guided Experiment • Motor Skill Training

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