When delivering instruction, the pausing and punching of keywords to convey skills and content is an integral component of effective instruction. Emphasizing a critical phrase or word helps students focus on the pivotal part of the presentation. In a distance learning situation, the skillful application of this technique is vital to helping maintain student engagement.
This webinar is based on our popular video in-service Delivering an Effective Lesson: Critical Phrasing.
Participants in this webinar will learn
Participants will need internet access and the ability to view a PDF on a separate device (tablet, iPad) or print the 6-page participant handout.
The $40 session fee includes materials and ongoing access to the video presentation.
An important feature of Direct Instruction (DI) is to celebrate success–the success of students, teachers, and entire schools. For many years, there has been a tradition of recognizing individual and group achievements at the annual National Direct Instruction Conference in Eugene, Oregon. The National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI) will continue this tradition at the 50th National DI Conference through the Excellence in Education Awards this summer! An awards ceremony will take place at the National DI Conference in Eugene, and the recipients of the following awards will be recognized:
Direct Instruction has received the highest rating in recent meta-analyses and assessments of the scientific research basis for models of comprehensive school reform (CSR):
To learn more about the research behind DI, visit our DI Research Database. This database includes the most current contributions to the field of DI research and is searchable by keywords, subject areas, year of publication, and more!
Greater understanding and application of preventative strategies increase the odds of good behavior in your room. Effective classroom managers are known not by what they do when misbehavior occurs, but what they do to set their classrooms up for academic success and prevent problems from occurring.
This two-session webinar will help you:
This webinar is designed to be attended in pairs to facilitate practice, however single attendees are welcome.