Direct Instruction
Learning Objectives
- Increase knowledge and understanding of Direct Instruction.
- Learn how to apply the principles of Direct Instruction in the classroom/building.
- Learn how to self-assess effective implementation of the seven steps of Direct Instruction.
Presenter and Participant Materials
Direct instruction breaks down teaching into a series of steps. The research demonstrates the step-by-step sequencing and breakdown of academic content significantly benefit students understanding. This step-by-step strategy shows students how a thinking process can lead to accurate solutions.
Participant Materials
Participant Handouts
Preparatory reading, additional handouts and worksheets, practice profile, and fidelity checklist are posted below.
Presenter/Consultant Materials
In addition to the participant materials, the PowerPoint files with detailed presenter notes are available for each learning package. For some packages, additional presenter resources are also suggested.
Presenter PowerPoints with Notes
Direct Instruction Presenter PowerPoint
Implementation Supports
Direct Instruction Practice Profile (Also located in the Direct Instruction participant handouts)
Direct Instruction Fidelity Checklist