Explicit Instruction

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION

Explicit instruction benefits anyone that is learning something new, and has little or no background knowledge on the topic being studied. This includes, but is not limited to English Language Learners.

HOW to teach using explicit instruction:
- Identify clear, specific objectives
- Break information down into chunks
- Model with clear explanations
- Verbalize the thinking process
- Provide opportunities to practice
- Give meaningful feedback

WHY use explicit instruction:
- Students get opportunites to practice (particularly important for students who need intensive intervention)
- Uses data collection and analysis
- Lightens the "cognitive load"  

Examples of Explicit Instruction:

• “If, Then” Statements – include examples and non-examples

• “I do, We do, You do” – Demonstrate/Model (I do); Guided Practice (We do); Independent Practice (You do)

• Increase Responses – As responses go up, so does on task behaviour and learning

• Wait Time – Provide sufficient wait time for students to think about their answer before sharing out. Have students also write down their answers to increase the quality of responses and to create accountability.

• Gestures – Use gestures as a way for students to answer and participate during class discussions