How to do Direct Instruction - TeachLikeThis

Video #8 - Direct Instruction Direct Instruction is a four part process that requires the teacher to motivate the students and activate background knowledge, explain the new skill that will be learned, model the new skill for the learners, and provide an opportunity for guided practice. With this teaching strategy students acquire a new skill in a structured and scaffolded way. 8th of 10 videos in a row from the TeachLikeThis channel launch! Then weekly videos to follow. Further Reading: http://www.education.com/reference/article/what-direct-instruction/ Connect via twitter @teachlikethis, facebook.com/teachlikethis and [email protected]