The ART Of Effective Direct Instruction

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Revised | Originally Published: February 17, 2020 @ 8:17 am

This handout outlines the ART of effective direct instruction so you’ll know when and how to use it. Direct Instruction is frequently used ineffectively in early learning settings; ask the tens of thousands of fidgeting children subjected to daily lectures on topics an adult thinks are essential. That said, when thoughtfully deployed, direct instruction is a valuable tool.

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Direct instruction is not always academic. Use it effectively whenever a child voices interest in assistance from what Vygotsky would call a More Knowledgable Other.

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