Explicit direct instruction (EDI): the power of the well-crafted, well-taught lesson

Students say, "I can do it!"

Are some approaches better than others? What is effective instruction?

Good instruction is always good instruction : an Explicit Direct Instruction overview

Creating engaged students : use engagement norms!

Is everyone learning? Checking for understanding

Everyone learns : corrective feedback and whiteboards

Establishing what is going to be taught : learning objective

Connecting to what students already know : activating prior knowledge

These are the big ideas : concept development

I'll work a problem first : rule of two - skill development and guided practice

This is important to learn : relevance

Making one final check : closing the lesson

Planning for success : differentiation and scaffolding

Having students work by themselves : independent practice and periodic review

Creating well-crafted lessons : putting it all together

Looking at all the components : analyzing a sample lesson.