Explicit Teaching

What is the main difference between explicit teaching and direct instruction? .

• A) Explicit teaching refers to a whole system, while direct instruction is a single episode within a lesson.

• B) Explicit teaching is a pedagogical approach, while direct instruction is a student-centered approach.

• C) Explicit teaching is unpopular in education, while direct instruction is widely embraced.

• D) There is no difference between explicit teaching and direct instruction

According to the National Literacy Panel's study, what approach is more effective when combined with direct approaches to student learning?

• A) Inquiry-based learning

• B) Project-based learning

• C) Interactive approaches to student learning

• D) Exploration and discovery learning

Why is explicit teaching sometimes viewed as conflicting with other popular education theories?

• A) It is considered too rigid and commanding.

• B) It lacks empirical research support.

• C) It does not involve student-centered approaches.

• D) It is not well-suited for secondary education.

How does author Greg Ashman and researcher, view the relationship between discovery learning and explicit teaching?

• A) He believes that discovery learning is superior to explicit teaching.

• B) He argues that both discovery learning and explicit teaching can co-exist and have their place in classrooms.

• C) He suggests that discovery learning should replace explicit teaching entirely.

• D) He proposes that explicit teaching should only be used in specific situations.

According to John Hattie's meta-analyses research, what is the effect size of direct instruction?

• A) 0.59

• B) 0.91

• C) 1.20

• D) 0.30

What are some of the features of more current models of direct instruction, as mentioned in the article?

• A) Scripted and carefully sequenced lessons

• B) Teacher-directed, highly structured lessons with explanation, demonstration, and practice

• C) A focus on student autonomy and open-ended activities

• D) Emphasis on inquiry-based learning and exploration

According to the passage, what is one of the benefits of teaching small increments of material in direct instruction?

• A) It allows teachers to have more control over the classroom.

• B) It limits the number of misconceptions that students develop.

• C) It encourages students to work independently on complex tasks.

• D) It reduces the need for student feedback and questioning.

How does direct instruction differ from the traditional lecture-oriented approach, as described in the passage?

• A) Direct instruction allows for more teacher-centered presentations.

• B) Direct instruction focuses on what students know and need support with.

• C) Direct instruction relies on flexible groupings and student autonomy.

• D) Direct instruction is less effective for helping students acquire new content.

A strategy that encourages students to process new information by considering a broad variety of viewpoints and thinking styles:

• Thinking Hats

• Collaborative Processing

• Think-Pair- Share

• Scripted Cooperative Dyads

Work samples, as referenced in the article:

• focus on the process

• are proven to be ineffective

• are exemplars for students to refer to

  
  

• should never be given to students because it's cheating