Breaks down the skill into clear steps (e.g., teaches complex skills as a series of simple steps).
Breaks down the skill into clear steps (e.g., teaches complex skills as a series of simple steps).
When teaching complex skills such as summarizing what was read, or decoding multi-syllable words, complex skills need to be broken down into clear and simple steps. This ensures students can follow the simple steps to complete a more complex task.
Teaching skills in smaller steps helps students by not overburdening their thinking skills (e.g., working memory, processing skills). Students have the chance to master each step (or a short series of steps) before practicing all the steps together.
Archer, A. L., & Hughes, C. A. (2011). Explicit instruction. New York, NY: Guilford Press.