Explicit Teaching and Direct Instruction

Educators currently favor inquiry- or problem-based instruction over explicit teaching. This module explores the research on the effectiveness of the strategies and the best practices for their use. Estimated time to complete: 45-60 minutes.

This module is related to NEE Indicator 2.3

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

1. Determine when direct instruction and explicit teaching are best suited for the learning to be accomplished

2. Sequence skills to be taught so that students can master eac step

3. Utilize explicit and direct instruction effectively

Review the activities below.

	1. How Do Explicit Teaching and Direct Instruction Contribute to Student Learning?
	2. What Planning Is Required for the Process of Explicit Teaching?
	3. How Does Explicit Teaching Support All Students?
	4. Using an EDI Template to Plan Instruction

Explicit Instruction Checklist for Planning and Reflection (PDF)

Fillable PDF for EDI Lesson Plan Template

Free EDI Resources from DataWorks including PPT lesson templates for teachers and students, etc.