Deck 15: Direct Instruction

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an example of supervised practice?

A) individual practice
B) student-directed practice
C) practice with whole group support
D) practice with partner or small group support

Answer 1

B

Question 2

At what point during a content analysis should teachers perform a task analysis?

A) when teaching a concept
B) when teaching a principle
C) when teaching a procedure
D) All of these are correct.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The opening of a direct instruction lesson typically includes:

A) a statement of the objective.
B) a signal to gain attention.
C) the communication of behavior expectations.
D) a preview of practice opportunities.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Student performance during checks for understanding can tell the teacher whether or not students are ready to move to the supervised practice portion of the lesson.

Question 5

Which of the following is a NOT a type of demonstration?

A) providing scaffolding
B) showing a product
C) modeling a process
D) role-playing a new skill

Question 6

Which of the following types of content is often taught using direct instruction?

A) higher-level thinking skills
B) strategies and principles
C) concepts
D) All of these are correct

Question 7

The effectiveness of the direct instruction model is supported by research.

Question 8

During supervised practice, students should be given help if they need it.

Question 9

A demonstration can occur before, during, or after an explanation.

Question 10

A good way to involve students in a direct instruction lesson is to begin the lesson by asking students:

A) for definitions or examples of the new learning.
B) to demonstrate individually or with a partner.
C) to share their prior knowledge/experience.
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 11

A weakness of the direct instruction model is that students are not actively involved until the supervised practice part of the lesson.

Question 12

In direct instruction lessons, the teacher presents content in small steps so students can master one part before moving to the next.

Question 13

In supervised practice, students should receive immediate feedback on the accuracy of their performance.

Question 14

Direct instruction is explicit teaching.

Question 15

The teacher's role during the supervised practice portion of the direct instruction lesson is the same as her role during the evaluation portion.

Question 16

A direct instruction lesson is designed to move students toward a long-term objective.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true about an effective demonstration?

A) A demonstration should be done first by an expert.
B) A demonstration may be done before, during, or after an explanation.
C) A demonstration should be done first by a student to assess prior knowledge.
D) A demonstration of process is one type of demonstration.

Question 18

One phrase used to describe direct instruction is model-test-lead .

Question 19

The direct instruction model is best used for reviewing important basic skills.

Question 20

The instructional cycle recommended to teach writing strategies is Model-Practice-Reflect.

Question 21

In what way does direct instruction set the foundation for using higher-level thinking skills?

Question 23

Some of the following can be part of a direct instruction lesson and some cannot.Mark them as follows:            
YES = it can be part of a direct instruction lesson.
NO = it cannot be part of a direct instruction lesson.
Statement of objective

A) Yes
B) No

Question 24

What determines whether the lesson closing occurs after the body of the lesson or after extended practice?

Question 25

How does the phrase gradual release of responsibility apply to direct instruction?

Question 26

Some of the following can be part of a direct instruction lesson and some cannot.Mark them as follows:
YES = it can be part of a direct instruction lesson.
NO = it cannot be part of a direct instruction lesson.
Small group practice

A) Yes
B) No

Question 27

Mrs.Larson's students were totally successful with their supervised practice task.What should she do next?

A) Give the planned evaluation.
B) Begin the next lesson.
C) Count the supervised practice as evaluation.
D) Substitute checks for understanding for the evaluation.

Question 28

Explain how the phrase "I do it; we do it; you do it" applies to direct instruction.

Question 29

Prepare a response to a teacher who said, "I believe that students should always be allowed to construct their own knowledge-direct instruction stifles students' creativity."

Question 30

Some of the following can be part of a direct instruction lesson and some cannot.Mark them as follows:
YES = it can be part of a direct instruction lesson.
NO = it cannot be part of a direct instruction lesson.
Guided discovery

A) Yes
B) No

Question 31

Define direct instruction and name two common uses of this model of instruction.

Question 32

Explain how the "you do it" and "we do it" parts of the direct instruction lesson differ.

Question 33

Some of the following can be part of a direct instruction lesson and some cannot.Mark them as follows:
YES = it can be part of a direct instruction lesson.
NO = it cannot be part of a direct instruction lesson.
Activity rationale

A) Yes
B) No

Question 34

Some of the following can be part of a direct instruction lesson and some cannot.Mark them as follows:
YES = it can be part of a direct instruction lesson.
NO = it cannot be part of a direct instruction lesson.
Supervised practice

A) Yes
B) No