- Can be used to help ensure that all students are beginning a lesson with the same background knowledge
- A basic level of learning can be established for any desired content
- Allows a large amount of information to be delivered in a timely fashion The teacher has the central role for explaining, modeling, and giving feedback
- The teacher can diagnose student learning and provide help through remedial instruction The teacher has control of lesson timing
- Incorporates multiple steps such as demonstrations, questioning, dependent practice, independent practice and review
Friday, June 11, 2010
Benefits of Direct Instruction
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What is something you feel is a benefit of Direct Instruction?
ReplyDeleteSince we all come from different backgrounds I think one benefit of direct instruction is bullet point one, "Can be used to help ensure that all students are beginning a lesson with the same background knowledge". Since online learners tend to be from many walks of life this point allows us to start at the same place.
ReplyDeleteJennifer Schmidt
That is surely a benefit of DI Jennifer. It really does help to get everyone on the same page exspecially when we are located all over the globe.
ReplyDeleteIt allows the teacher more control of the timing and has the ability to provide more time for students that need more help.
ReplyDeleteJosh Earls
Josh, that is a great benefit of Direct Instruction. However without a specific list of items to cover, it can also allow for the teacher to veer off topic easily.
ReplyDeleteI think it allows for more individualized instruction. If I am struggling with a topic, the instructor can provide me with more feedback than others so I can improve and learn from my mistakes. It really allows the instructor to be more involved with furthering my knowledge in that area.
ReplyDeleteIt does allow for individualization. The instructor is able to check in with students and see how they are doing. In the online line environment allows for more individualization because there is not a set class time where students meet.
ReplyDeleteA benifit of DI is the delivery of a large quantity of material in a short period of time. When needed, the teacher can remediate.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the benefit of DI is it allows me to deliver a large quantity of material in a short period of time. I cover three chapters of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, plus operating systems and computer concepts in one semester. It is a challenge to manage that much material, but a schedule helps. And like Mary said, I can come in and tutor on off days if someone needs extra help.
ReplyDeleteTwo benefits for me. 1. Students can work at their own pace. 2. Students actively create knowledge by doing the task.
ReplyDeleteWill I completely agree. I am a hands-on learner so allowing me to complete the task is definitely a benefit. I also agree with you Stephanie and Mary. Direct Instruction does allow for a large amount of information to be covered in a very short amount of time. This I feel is best done through video and audio recordings. However, you should always schedule some time, as you both said to meet with students whether online or in person, to assist if their is still confusion regarding the lesson.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree too, the biggest benefit is the action-oriented learning and construction of knowledge by the student versus regurgitation. It allows the instructor to control the content a little more, highlighting concepts that are important, yet gives enough freedom for students to work at their own pace and master skills on their own ~CS
ReplyDeleteA lot of information can be taught in a short period of time. It's like being taught by an expert. And - students don't have to flounder around looking for information.
ReplyDeleteJody, you make a good point about not having to search for the information. It also a great way for the instructor to control the material.
ReplyDeleteAs a high school classroom teacher, I have goals and objectives that the state says I have to accomplish. So I like direct instruction to make sure my students are on the right path to gaining the great state of Ohio says they need.
ReplyDeleteWhile I'd like to spend more time on project based learning, the efficiency of direct instruction is essential to "getting through the material."
I know how you feel. Many times teachers focus on "hitting the standards" that the state where they work requires that it often takes away from project-based learning simply do to time restraints.
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