Planning

Direct Instruction

Direct Instruction (DI) was theorized by Madeline Hunter. Direct Instruction is a teacher-centered and specific content objective-based lesson. The eight steps of DI are starting with a hook, objective, input, modeling, check for understanding, guided practice, independent practice, and closure. It is effective when first introducing a lesson because students have no prior knowledge about the topic. I would use it in the future sparingly because while it is great for introducing a topic it should not be used all the time. The cons of DI are that it can be boring, have little interaction, and it is a one-size fits all approach to education. An example is the visual anchor presentation created to represent Dual Coding. If I were to present this activity to a classroom, it would be DI because the students would have no prior knowledge.

Gradual Release Model

Gradual Release Model (GRM) is a technique that is between Direct Instruction and Inquiry-Based Learning. GRM is a gradual release of control from the teacher to the student. It starts with the teacher, then the whole class, next small groups, and lastly individual. This is effective because the students will eventually be in control of their learning while the teacher observes. I would use this in my future classroom when creating lesson plans. I plan to use this model when teaching new topics or ideas. An example of this is when we did Primary Source lesson plan. My lesson was for second grade and was about pioneers. 

5E Model

The 5E Model is Inquiry-Based Learning that is student-centered. The 5Es are engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate. I would use 5E when teaching a topic that the students already have some knowledge about. I would use it across several days so not to overwhelm students. An example of using 5E was when we did the one-pager. Linked below is a PDF of a resource about what 5E is in more depth.