Introduction to Direct Instruction - Softcover

Reseña del editor

This is the only textbook on the market that serves as an introduction to the highly effective system of Direct Instruction. Direct Instruction is a system of teaching that focuses on controlling all of the variables that affect the performance of students. Given the emphasis on high academic standards in today's schools, a textbook on one of the most successful programs for teaching academic skills to children is especially timely.

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A proven instructional teaching methodin 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.

• Includes coverage of all academic areas with formats of actual Direct Instruction programs.
• Covers commercially available programs written by Siegfried Engelmann and colleagues.
• Explores the curricular and instructional elements central to Direct Instruction, and explores ways that teachers canextend the principles of DI to new lessons and content information.
• Discusses school-wide strategies and techniques, explaining how to produce effective school implementation throughcoaching, supervision, and tutoring.
• Provides direction on how to assess classroom and school-wide application of Direct Instruction.
• Each chapter is written by an expert in the Direct Instruction field, putting this text on the cutting edge of DI information.