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Direct Instruction
Direct Instruction
Direct instruction is used to give students mass amounts of information that they need to understand a topic. It is a more lecture type of instruction. DI is often associated with "old" social studies but it doesn't have to. If used correctly direct instruction can be used at the beginning of a lesson or what giving instructions to make sure that the entire class was given the same information. This is also the best type of instruction to use when creating videos lessons so that the video is short and sweet to limit student distractions.
Gradual Release Model
Gradual Release Model
The Gradual Release Model evolved from Direct Instruction. As students were changing teachers had to change the way there were teaching. GRM aligns with three learning theories: cognitive constructivism, social constructivism, and the zones of proximal development. The Gradual Release Model focuses on the whole at the beginning of the lesson and allows students to discover the parts. Attached is a lesson plan that I created using the GRM for a third-grade social studies lesson. This lesson includes the use of primary sources to help students understand their hometown, in this case Manhattan.
5E
5E
The 5E instruction model is broken down into 5 sections; Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. The first stage is Engagement. In this stage students are activating their prior knowledge on a topic, establishing relevance, and engaging with the topic. Next is Exploration, in this stage students are exploring the topic before any teaching has occurred. In the Explanation stage the teacher takes over to clarify questions students may have about the topic. During the Elaboration stage students are developing their new skill by creating their own conclusions about the topic. Finally, is the Evaluation stage student understanding is assessed by teacher or peers and final questions are answered. The 5E model is best used with a topic that students can immerse themselves in and create different opinions about.
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