Direct Instruction

Direct Instruction Teacher

What is Direct Instruction?

Simply put, Direct Instruction (DI) is a system of teaching.

Direct Instruction is based on Zigfreid Engelmann's theory that children can learn at an accelerated rate if educators deliver instructions that are clear, are able to predict likely misinterpretations and therefore reduce confusion, and assist in forming generalizations.

It is a highly structured, intensive teaching program that aims to absolutely prepare the educator in such a way that all children learn to 100% mastery of the subject.

Scientific Methods

Every Direct Instruction program has been tested, retested, and undergone multiple revisions in an attempt to convey with absolute accuracy the intended information while remaining as efficient as possible.

Direct Instruction programs have also been statistically proven to be incredibly effective systems of teaching. Project Follow Through, the largest education experiment in history, showed DI to be the only educational system proven effective in educating children in ALL areas of application.

Unique Teaching Style

Direct Instruction programs are designed around not only a teaching method, but a complete system of strategies that have been proven to communicate and educate the learner with the most efficiency and effectiveness. These methods include:
  • Scripted Lesson Plans
  • Rapid-Paced Interaction with Students
  • Correcting Mistakes Immediately
  • Achievement-Based Grouping
  • Frequent Assessments

Direct Instruction is primarily for grades K-6 in areas of spelling, reading, language arts, math, expressive writing, and science. There are also remedial programs for special education and adult education in corrective reading and corrective math. In addition to all levels of corrective reading and math, the remedial program includes critical thinking skills, study skills, spelling and writing.