Direct Instruction

When teaching a new concept, direct instruction is key. This means that the teacher will follow a routine (located on your Purple Flip Chart) to teach a concept.

Here are tips to teaching a new concept using direct instruction: 

• Follow a routine to teach a new concept (Purple Flip Chart or Teacher’s Guide)
• Explain the concept
• Model the concept
• Allow for guided practice with the student with immediate correction
• Allow for independent practice 
• Continued review for mastery.  A predictable and regular routine for review is how concepts are put in long-term memory.

Following these reminders when teaching will be beneficial to all students.