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Explicit Direct Instruction

What is Explicit Direct Instruction?

Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) is a comprehensive teaching method designed to integrate smaller learning units into meaningful wholes. This approach allows students to apply skills in practical and relevant ways, while also providing opportunities for self-monitoring and self-directed learning. EDI is versatile, used across diverse contexts and curricular areas. Teachers play a crucial role by continuously monitoring student understanding to ensure meaningful learning outcomes. This method supports holistic literacy instruction, encompassing decoding, comprehension, spelling, and writing. Additionally, EDI tailors developmentally-appropriate tasks to meet the specific learning and attentional needs of students.

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What is EDI

EDI Lesson Template

Check for understanding often throughout the entire lesson!

  • During instruction, NOT after
  • CFU every 2-3 minutes
  • Students should answer in complete sentences with academic vocabulary
  • White Board Checks - “Chin it”
  • Pair-share – A & B Partners
  • Thumbs up or down – close to chest so students can’t base their answer on others
  • If two non-volunteers in a row can’t answer the question, go back & reteach!

TAPPLE Method

The TAPPLE method is a dynamic teaching strategy designed to engage students and enhance learning outcomes. The TAPPLE method promotes active learning, critical thinking, and collaborative discussion in the classroom.

Here's how it works:

EDI Cheat Sheet