Direct Instruction

            This model is sometimes necessary, but not a sufficient instructional tool on its own.  It is more teacher-led, than student-directed. 

1. Review previously learned material.  Make certain that students have mastered the material taught previously and that they understand the connections to the new learning.

2. State Objectives for the lesson.  Objectives should be presented at the beginning of the lesson in a manner students can understand.

3. Present new material.  New material should be well organized and presented in an interesting manner.

4. Guide practice, assess performance, and provide corrective feedback. 

5. Assess independent practice, assess performance, and provide corrective feedback.  Independent practice (i.e., homework) should be assigned only when the teacher feels the students can perform the work correctly.

6. Review periodically with corrective feedback if necessary.  Reteaching should be conducted if necessary.