Introduction to Direct Instruction - Softcover

Marchand-Martella, Nancy E.; Slocum, Timothy A.; Martella, Ronald C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205377610 ISBN 13: 9780205377619

Publisher: Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

A proven instructional teaching method-in a format you can use. Direct Instruction is a system of teaching that focuses on controlling all the variables that affect the performance of students. From DI lessons appropriate for specific content areas to assessment techniques and school-wide strategies, this book provides a clear overview to this successful and timely instructional strategy. Includes coverage of all academic areas with formats of actual Direct Instruction programs. Covers commercially available programs written by Siegfried Engelmann and colleagues. Explores the curricular and instructional elements central to Direct Instruction, and explores ways that teachers can extend the principles of DI to new lessons and content information. Discusses school-wide strategies and techniques, explaining how to produce effective school implementation through coaching, supervision, and tutoring. Provides direction on how to assess classroom and school-wide application of Direct Instruction. Each chapter is written by an expert in the Direct Instruction field, putting this text on the cutting edge of DI information.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0205377610
• ISBN 13: 9780205377619
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 408