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9780205377619

Introduction to Direct Instruction

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  • ISBN13:

    9780205377619

  • ISBN10:

    0205377610

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2003-08-25
  • Publisher: Pearson
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Summary

A proven instructional teaching method-in a format you can use. Direct Instruction is a system of teaching that focuses on controlling all the variables that affect the performance of students. From DI lessons appropriate for specific content areas to assessment techniques and school-wide strategies, this book provides a clear overview to this successful and timely instructional strategy. bull; bull;Includes coverage of all academic areas with formats of actual Direct Instruction programs. bull;Covers commercially available programs written by Siegfried Engelmann and colleagues. bull;Explores the curricular and instructional elements central to Direct Instruction, and explores ways that teachers can extend the principles of DI to new lessons and content information. bull;Discusses school-wide strategies and techniques, explaining how to produce effective school implementation through coaching, supervision, and tutoring. bull;Provides direction on how to assess classroom and school-wide application of Direct Instruction. bull;Each chapter is written by an expert in the Direct Instruction field, putting this text on the cutting edge of DI information.

Table of Contents

Each chapter begins with Objectives and Overview, and concludes with Summary, Discussion Questions, and References
Preface
Foreword
Contributing Authors
The Need For And Aspects Of Direct Instruction
The Importance of Effective Instruction
The Need for Quality Education
A Litany of Disadvantage
Concern Over Educational Outcomes
Students Who Perform Poorly
The Development of Serious Academic Problems
Preventing Academic Failure
Importance of Instruction
The Lack of Impact of Research on Practice
How Other Professions Connect Research to Practice
How Education Addresses the Research Issue
Research on Effective Instruction
History of Direct Instruction
The Components of Direct Instruction
Main Components of Direct Instruction
Direct Instruction and Effective Teaching
Students for Whom Direct Instruction Is Appropriate
Research on Direct Instruction
Direct Instruction Programs
Language
Importance of Oral Language
Importance of Oral Language Instruction
Overview of Direct Instruction Language Programs
Content Analysis and Format Features
Teaching Techniques
Assessment and Troubleshooting
Extensions and Adaptations
Research on Direct Instruction Language Programs
Reading
Importance of Reading
Importance of Reading Instruction
Critical Components of Reading Programs
Overview of Direct Instruction Reading Programs
Content Analysis and Format Features
Other Direct Instruction Reading Programs
Teaching Techniques
Assessment and Troubleshooting
Extensions and Adaptations
Direct Instruction Reading Research
Writing
Importance of Writing
Importance of Writing Instruction
Six Design Principles of Effective Instruction
Overview of Direct Instruction Writing Programs
Content Analysis and Format Features
Teaching Techniques
Assessment and Troubleshooting
Extensions and Adaptations
Research on Direct Instruction Writing Programs
Spelling
Importance of Spelling
Importance of Spelling Instruction
Spelling Instructional Approaches
Overview of Direct Instruction Spelling Programs
Content Analysis and Format Features
Teaching Techniques
Assessment and Troubleshooting
Extensions and Adaptations
Research on Direct Instruction Spelling Programs
Mathematics
Importance of Mathematics
Importance of Mathematics Instruction
Design Features of Effective Mathematics Programs
Overview of Direct Instruction Mathematics Programs
Content Analysis and Format Features
Teaching Techniques
Assessment and Troubleshooting
Extensions and Adaptations
Research on Direct Instruction Mathematics Programs
Content Areas
Importance of Content Areas
Importance of Content Area Instruction
Principles of Curricular Design
Overview of Direct Instruction Content Area Programs
Content Analysis and Format Features
Another Direct Instruction Content Area Program
Teaching Techniques
Assessment and Troubleshooting
Extension
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