Explicit Instruction Strategies for Meaningful Direct Teaching

by Goeke, Jennifer L.

• ISBN13: 9780205533282
• ISBN10: 0205533280
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-13
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Presenting both a theoretical background as well as concrete strategies for classrooms, this book speaks to teachers about the necessity of becoming effective Explicit Instructors and gives them the tools to do so. The book walks teachers through the entire Explicit Instruction structure--from introduction to implementation--breaking the practice down into manageable units and illuminating EI through scripted lessons and examples of EI in practice. K-5 teachers, and secondary instruction of students who have not acquired basic skills.

Author Biography

Jennifer L. Goeke began her professional career as an elementary inclusion teacher and received her Ph.D. from the University at Albany in educational psychology. She is currently Assistant Professor of Special Education in the College of Education & Human Services at Montclair State University. Her research and publications are focused on the development of research-based teacher education pedagogy for inclusion and the development of special educators’ instructional thought. Today, Jennifer provides future and practicing teachers with explicit instruction that is meaningful, dynamic, and effective for the classroom.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Getting Ready to Use Explicit Instruction	p. 1
What Is Explicit Instruction?	p. 3
Direct Instruction (D.I.) Versus Direct Instruction (d.i.)	p. 5
D.I.	p. 5
d.i.	p. 6
Explicit Instruction: A Meaningful Alternative	p. 8
Plan of the Book	p. 12
Summary	p. 13
Who Needs Explicit Instruction?	p. 15
Understanding Your Students	p. 17
What Does This Student Need? The Role of Assessment in e.i.	p. 19
Monitoring Student Progress	p. 20
Large-Scale Assessment	p. 20
Curriculum-Based Assessment	p. 21
Classroom Assessment	p. 22
Assessment and e.i.: How Do They Fit Together?	p. 22
Case Example: Julia	p. 23
Planning for e.i.	p. 25
Writing Correctly Worded Learning Objectives	p. 25
Lesson Planning for e.i.	p. 28
Summary	p. 28
The Engaging Teacher: Dispelling the Boring Myth	p. 29
Dispelling the Boring Myth	p. 29
Teacher Presentation Variables	p. 30
Teacher Clarity	p. 30
Appropriate Rate of Presentation	p. 32
Teacher Enthusiasm	p. 33
Case Example: Melinda	p. 34
Summary	p. 36
The Active Learner: Dispelling the Passive Myth	p. 37
Dispelling the Passive Myth	p. 38
What Is Active Engagement?	p. 38
Student Engagement Variables	p. 39
Active Participation	p. 39
Procedural Prompts	p. 42
Monitoring Student Understanding	p. 43
Summary	p. 46
The Explicit Instruction Framework	p. 47
Preinstructional Set	p. 49
What Is Preinstructional Set?	p. 49
Gain Students' Attention	p. 50
Inform Students of the Learning Objective	p. 54
Use Informed Instruction	p. 56
Summary	p. 58
Review	p. 58
Apply	p. 59
Preparing the Knowledge Base for Instruction	p. 61
Activate Prior Knowledge	p. 62
Review Previously Learned Skills	p. 64
Preteach Key Vocabulary	p. 66
Summary	p. 67
Review	p. 68
Apply	p. 68
Instruction	p. 69
Cognitive Modeling	p. 69
Guided and Independent Practice	p. 73
Closure	p. 76
Summary	p. 78
Review	p. 79
Apply	p. 79
Applications of Explicit Instruction	p. 81
Explicit Instruction in Literacy	p. 83
The Importance of e.i. in Reading	p. 83
e.i. and Phonemic Awareness	p. 86
e.i. and Phonics	p. 87
e.i. and Vocabulary	p. 92
e.i. and Fluency	p. 95
e.i. and Reading Comprehension	p. 96
e.i. and Written Expression	p. 98
e.i. and Handwriting	p. 102
e.i. and Spelling	p. 103
e.i. and Composition	p. 104
Summary	p. 105
Explicit Instruction in the Content Areas	p. 107
e.i. and Mathematics	p. 107
e.i. in the Content Areas	p. 112
e.i. and Study Skills	p. 113
e.i. and Learning Strategies	p. 115
Summary	p. 116
Conclusions	p. 116
References	p. 117
Explicit Instruction Lesson Plan Format	p. 125
Weekly Block Plans for Explicit Instruction	p. 127
Explicit Instruction Checklist	p. 129
Index	p. 131
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