Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI)
The Power of the Well-Crafted, Well-Taught Lesson
- John R. Hollingsworth - DataWORKS Educational Research
- Silvia E. Ybarra - DataWORKS Educational Research
Teaching Methods & Learning Styles
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
"A huge contribution to the education industry. The authors bring the focus back to the delivery of lessons."
"A phenomenal book that should be in the hands of anyone who wants to be an effective teacher. It describes how to plan and present lessons in ways that ensure student mastery."
"EDI changed how we teach! Designing and delivering EDI lessons and strategies helped teachers meet the needs of all learners. We are now a California Distinguished School and Title I award winner. Our students know they can succeed!"
"Our entire school site has been trained in Explicit Direct Instruction, and the implementation of strategies and techniques described in this book has led to significant increases in student achievement for all subgroup populations."
"Educators will discover proven techniques that can be implemented immediately. Teachers will be inspired as students experience success every day. These strategies work; the scores at my school prove it! Thank you Hollingsworth and Ybarra for explicitly describing real strategies that can make a difference in real classrooms!"