Direct Instruction Stages 1.REVIEW ( Motivation, Hook, Activating Prior Learning) -Review homework -Review relevant previous learning -Review prerequisite skills and knowledge for the lesson.
2. Presentation (New Learning, Modeling) - state lesson goals or provide outline - present new material in small steps - model procedures - provide positive and negative (non) examples - use clear language - check for student understanding - avoid digressions
3. Guided Practice ( Consolidation) - spend more time on guided practice - high frequency of questions - all students respond and receive feedback - high success rate - continue practice until students are fluent
4. Corrections and Feedback - a component of guided practice - provide process feedback when answers are correct but hesitant - provide sustaining feedback, clues, or re-teaching when answers are incorrect - re-teach material when necessary
5. Independent Practice (Application) - students receive overview and/or help during initial steps - practice continues until students are automatic ( where relevant) - teacher provides active supervision - routines are used to provide help for students who need it.
6. Reviews ( Application Extended) - regular reviews are incorporated ( weekly or monthly) to keep the skill or knowledge active - homework is considered if advantageous.