Direct Instruction Flashcards
What is Direct instruction?
A structured teacher led model.
What are the 5 considerations of DI
- Learning outcomes
- Control/environment
- Learning preferences
- Assessment
- Sequencing
What is the first domain priority of DI
Cognitive
What is the second Domain priority?
Affective
What is the third domain priority?
Psychomotor
What are 3 features of DI
- Communication is clear and one sided.
- Teacher say, student do.
- Many practice opportunities
What is DI useful for?
Teaching Explicit skills
What are the 6 key operations of DI?
- Reviewing previous material
- Presentation of new concepts
- Initial student practice
- Feedback
- Independent practice
- Periodic reviews
Follows ? ? Steps
Explicit, sequential
Teacher does what 3 things in the DI model
- models skills
- guides practice
- provides feedback
3 Strengths of the DI model
- maximises engagement
- effective for skill acquisition
- clear and structured approach
3 limitations of DI model
- low order learning outcomes over critical thinking
- teacher centred
- less effective for higher cognitive thinking and affective learning goals
What is it best suited for?
Foundation skills in sport, fitness and recreation
Can DI be differentiated to diverse learners?
Yes
Does the DI model work well for individual sports, team sports or both
Both
What is the structured lesson format for DI (4 points)
- Review prior learning
- New skills (with step by step explanation)
- Guided practice with feedback
- Independent practice and assessment