Direct Instruction Direct Instruction StagesStages

Direct Instruction Direct Instruction StagesStages

1.1. REVIEW ( Motivation, Hook, Activating Prior Learning)REVIEW ( Motivation, Hook, Activating Prior Learning)- Review homeworkReview homework

- Review relevant previous learningReview relevant previous learning- Review prerequisite skills and knowledge for the lesson.Review prerequisite skills and knowledge for the lesson.

2. Presentation (New Learning, Modeling) - state lesson goals or provide outline - present new material in small steps - model procedures - provide positive and negative (non)

examples - use clear language - check for student understanding - avoid digressions

3. Guided Practice ( Consolidation) - spend more time on guided practice - high frequency of questions - all students respond and receive

feedback - high success rate - continue practice until students are

fluent

4. Corrections and Feedback - a component of guided practice - provide process feedback when

answers are correct but hesitant - provide sustaining feedback, clues, or

re-teaching when answers are incorrect - re-teach material when necessary

5. Independent Practice (Application) - students receive overview and/or

help during initial steps - practice continues until students are

automatic ( where relevant) - teacher provides active supervision - routines are used to provide help for

students who need it.

6. Reviews ( Application Extended) - regular reviews are incorporated

( weekly or monthly) to keep the skill or knowledge active

- homework is considered if advantageous.