Hello! I am H aydee C. Cayaco I am your Learning Facilitator on Explicit Instruction. 2
OBJECTIVES Define explicit instruction Recognize the importance of explicit instruction in teaching beginning reading Identify the different components of the explicit instruction framework in teaching beginning reading 3
5 Explicit instruction is direct teaching. Explicit instruction is skill and drill. The instructional design is direct in explicit instruction. Explicit instruction is all teacher directed.
6 The zone of proximal development claims that everything is learned twice. Modeling is the core of explicit instruction. Scaffolding demonstrates and offers support as needed. Reading and writing are natural extensions of language development.
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Explicit Instruction The What’s…. Why’s…. How’s
1 . What is Explicit Instruction ?
Explicit Instruction Explicit teaching An instructional strategy used to meet the needs of students and engage them in unambiguous, clearly articulated teaching 10
Explicit teaching is characterized by… A series of clear statements about the purpose and rationale for learning the new skills Clear explanations and demonstrations of instructional target Supported by practice with feedback until independent mastery has been achieved 11 Archer, A., & Hughes, C. (2011). Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching. NY: Guilford Publications.
“A systematic method of teaching with emphasis on proceeding in small steps, checking for student understanding, and achieving active and successful participation by all students” - Rosenshine (1987) 12
2 . W hy is Explicit Teaching important in beginning reading instruction?
Young learners need explicit instruction. Young learners need more direct instruction in skills and strategies. 14
LEV VYGOTSKY “Everything is learned twice: first, socially (that is with the help of other human beings) then, privately (internalized).” 15
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3. How effective is Explicit Instruction?
Explicit instruction is …. Systematic Instruction focuses on critical content. Skills, strategies, and concepts are sequenced logically. Complex skills and strategies are broken down into smaller (easy to obtain) instruction units. Lessons are organized and focused. 18
Explicit instruction is …. Relentless Adequate initial practice opportunities Distributed practice Teach to mastery 19
Explicit instruction is …. Engaging Frequent responses are elicited. Student performance is carefully monitored. Immediate affirmative and corrective feedback is provided. The lesson is delivered at a brisk pace. 20
Explicit instruction is …. Successful Instruction is success oriented 21
You let them in on the BIG SECRET! Y ou don’t make the students guess what the lesson is, why, and how they should learn it. 24
Components of Explicit Teaching Teaching/Modeling Guided Practice Independent Practice 25
TEACHING/MODELING Teacher Behaviors Initiates Models Explains Thinks aloud Shows how to do it Learner Behaviors Listens Observes Creates an example based on teacher model 26
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE Teacher Behaviors Scaffolds Validates Teaches as needed Evaluates Observes Encourages Clarifies Confirms Coaches Learner Behaviors Applies learning Takes charge Practices Solves problem Approximates Self-corrects 28
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What are the steps in Explicit Instruction?
1. Introduction Directly tell the students What they are expected to learn How it connects what they already know How it relates to their previous lessons What the purpose is 31
32 …. Remember yesterday when we read/talked about… today we will learn… …. Today we are going to study… This is connected to… It is important to learn this because… …. By the time we have finished, you will be good/better at… Then you will be able to…
2. Teaching/Modeling Explain to the students how they are going to learn the skill Show or demonstrate how the process goes 33 Adopt a positive approach in teaching .
3. Guided Practice Provide students with multiple opportunities for the practice of the newly learned skill or strategy until independence is attained Use varied activities, but give adequate support 34
4. Independent Practice Give the students more responsibility to try out the new skill or strategy on their own 35
5. Evaluation Make the students use the new skill or strategy in new tasks, in and outside your class. 36
The core of explicit instruction is the teaching/modeling of a skill or strategy by the teacher. 37
Throughout the lesson….. Involve students Monitor performance Provide feedback 38
“Teacher’s responsib i lity for the learning gradually decreases as students become better and more independent in the use of the new skill or strategy.” 39
“ Each of the steps may have to be repeated until students have a thorough understanding of the new skill or strategy. 40
What are the instructional implications of Explicit Instruction in teaching beginning reading?
Explicit instruction implies that …. Reading and writing are not linguistic skills that develop “naturally” like speaking and listening. Reading and writing are skills that must be deliberately and systematically taught and practiced. Explicit instruction and consistent practice build neural connections among sounds, print, and meaning. 42
44 1. Explicit instruction is direct teaching. 2. Explicit instruction is skill and drill. 4. Explicit instruction is all teacher directed. 3. The instructional design is direct in explicit instruction.
45 5. The zone of proximal development claims that everything is learned twice. 8. Reading and writing are natural extensions of language development. 6. Modeling is the core of explicit instruction. 7. Scaffolding demonstrates and offers support as needed.