Direct Instruction (I do, we do, you do) Chapter 5
Direct Instruction Used to teach: Procedures or procedural knowledge Factual and conceptual knowledge
Step 1 Introduction Teacher’s Role-describes lesson objectives and what students will do. Teacher Tip-Write on the board or project on a screen the objectives and overview of the lesson. Student’s Role-listen and watch the teacher
Step 2 Presentation Teacher Role-Teacher presents and demonstrates the new content. Teacher should use think-alouds. Teacher Tip-Record the presentation using a video camera so students can review the presenataion, especially if a think-aloud is used. Student Role-Students listen and watch the teacher. The teacher may choose to ask students to take notes or engage them in some question and answering.
Step 3 Guided Practice Teacher Role-Teacher demonstrates the new content with novel or different examples while student follows along and practice the new context. Teacher Tip-Build-in many opportunities for the students to practice the new content and ask questions. Student Role-Students are engaged in practicing/demonstrating the new content.
Step 4 Independent Practice Teacher Role-Teacher now acts more as a facilitator and monitor students’ independent practice. Teacher Tip-Clearly articulate how students will demonstrate their mastery of new knowledge. Student Role-Students practice new content independently.
Direct Instruction Develops (benefits): Thinking skills Automaticity Independent Learning Knowledge of Self
Direct Instruction Technology Tools: Use Tools Planning-Checking procedures, getting ideas for demonstrations, recording practice Tools for developing content demonstrations Encyclopedias Internet Search Engine Tools providing content demonstrations Discovery Education Streaming Brain Pop Tools for recording content demonstrations Tape Recorders Digital Cameras Digital Audio Recorders Implementing-Supporting guided practice and independent practice. Tools for screen recording SMART Notebook Recorder Camtasia Quia Assessing-Demonstrating knowledge during assement Creating assessment tools Quizstar Audience response systems (clickers) SMART Response Interactive System Turning Technologies Demonstrating student learning PowerPoint Prezi Digital videlo camera Smartphones Sound Recording Audacity Digital audio recorder Portable Media player VoiceThread
Direct Instruction Should include factual information Develop clear goals and expectations (Objectives) Be knowledgeable of subject matter Select appropriate problems, examples, and models