Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI)

1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-1-4129-5574-4
Verlag: Corwin

Buch, Englisch, 280 Seiten, Format (B × H): 154 mm x 228 mm, Gewicht: 445 g

A proven method for better teaching, better learning, and better test scores! This teacher-friendly book presents a step-by-step approach for implementing the Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) approach in diverse classrooms. Based on educational theory, brain research, and data analysis, EDI helps teachers deliver effective lessons that can significantly improve achievement all grade levels. The authors discuss characteristics of EDI, such as checking for understanding, lesson objectives, activating prior knowledge, concept and skills development, and guided practice, and provide: Clearly defined lesson design components Detailed sample lessons Easy-to-follow lesson delivery strategies Scenarios that illustrate what EDI techniques look like in the classroom

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hollingsworth, John R.

Ybarra, Silvia E.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Methoden des Lehrens und Lernens

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. Students Say, "I Can Do It!"
2. What Is Effective Instruction?
3. Checking for Understanding
4. Setting a Learning Objective
5. Activating Prior Knowledge
6. Teaching by Explaining, Modeling, Demonstrating
7. Presenting Content
8. Using Guided Practice
9. Closing the Lesson
10. Moving to Independent Practice
11. Putting It All Together: Creating Lessons
Appendix: What the Research Says
References
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Ybarra, Silvia E.
Dr. Silvia Ybarra, Ed.D., began her career in education as a physics and chemistry teacher at Roosevelt High School in Fresno, California.  Next, Silvia became principal of Wilson Middle School in Exeter, California, which under her leadership became a prestigious Distinguished School.  Silvia was then named assistant superintendent of Coalinga-Huron School District. Her focus progressed from helping one classroom to helping one school to helping an entire district.  Silvia is the head researcher at DataWORKS.

Hollingsworth, John R.
John Hollingsworth is president of DataWORKS Educational Research, a company originally created to use real data to improve student achievement. Although DataWORKS started by analyzing learning outcomes (test scores), it soon refocused towards analyzing learning inputs (classroom instructional practices).  DataWORKS now focuses mainly on providing staff development to schools on classroom instruction.  John is an active researcher and presenter and has published numerous articles in educational publications.  He spends much of his time on the road training teachers.