Definition:
· Method of delivery that focuses on:
o Curriculum design
o Instructional delivery
Creation of Direct Instruction:
· Siegfried Engelmann
· Carl Bereiter
o Result of their work regarding education for underprivileged students
o Design formed a scientifically-based model
Principles:
· Students can learn if taught correctly
o Teachers are responsible for students’ learning
· Students are not to be blamed for failure to learn
· More work in less time
Organization of Direct Instruction:
· Skills and lessons taught sequentially
· Concepts give main ideas
