Direct instruction by Himanshu

1. DIRECT INSTRUCTION HIMANSU BHUSANA SAMARATH M.ED. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY,PUDUCHERRY

3. Does not include activities like discussion, recitation, seminars, workshops, case studies, or internships.

6. Whole Class or Small group Delivery;.

7. Constant monitoring to Check for Understanding (CFU)

8. Controlled Classroom Practice

10. PRINCIPLES OF DIRECT INSTRUCTION Introduction/Review:Topics or information to be learned is presented to the pupils or review of information sets the stage for learning. Development:The teacher provides clear explanations, descriptions, examples, or models of what is to be learned while checking for pupils' understanding through questioning. Guided Practice:Opportunities are provided to the pupils to practice what is expected to be learned while the teacher monitors the activities or tasks assigned.

11. Continued….. Closure:Teachers conclude the lesson by wrapping up what was covered. Independent Practice:Assignments are given to reinforce the learning without teacher assistance. Evaluation:Assessment of pupil progress is conducted to determine levels of mastery.

13. Students are physically easy to monitor.

14. The teacher has control over what will be learned, and who will learn.

15. The curriculum can be covered

16. Guarantees specific Learning outcomes

17. Uses time effectively

19. Students do not have a sense of the overall purpose of the simple steps.

20. Teachers cannot assess what the students’ prior knowledge is.

22. Problem solving skills not developed

23. Irrelevant/Unmotivated

24. Disregards cooperation

26. The students must know what is coming. Give them an advance organizer ­ what they will be learning, in what order, and how much time each aspect will take.

28. Vary your lessons by not always speaking, but bring in activities, and other audio-visuals.