What is Direct Instruction? Hear it from an expert
Direct Instruction
Direct Instruction curricula give educators the instructional framework and resources needed for success in NAPLAN testing & to ensure the best outcomes for all students.
Our Research
Guided by learning science, we are committed to understanding how students learn best. Our programs are proven to bring learners up to par with their peers.
Training
Click below for a list of the options available for Direct Instruction Training in Australia.
Ambassador Schools
Consult an Ambassador School in your state for first-hand advice and feedback on implementing our DI programs. Click below for a complete list of schools.
Direct Instruction Podcasts and Webinar Recordings We Recommend
The Direct Instruction Podcast hosted by Dr. Zach Groshell
Sponsored by NIFDI (The National Institute For Direct Instruction), Dr. Zach Groshell brings you the latest in DI, featuring interviews with trainers, authors, researchers, and others.
Direct Instruction featuring Jessica Colleu Terradas
Jessica discusses the distinction between 'big' DI (Direct Instruction) and 'little' di. She explores the research supporting Direct Instruction, debunking common misconceptions about it. Jessica highlights the essential instructional components of DI and explains what factors contribute to the effectiveness of a Direct Instruction program.
Direct Instruction: An Introduction and history, with Alice and Lisa of Direct For You Consulting
This webinar introduces Direct Instruction - the unique teaching approach created by Siegfried Engelmann at the University of Oregon in the 1960’s, origin of the Science of Learning and Science of Reading body of programs and research with which we are all familiar with today. The webinar will give an overview of the background of DI including Project Follow Through (the largest educational research study ever conducted), the Philosophy underpinning DI, and the basics of the teaching pedagogy that underpins all DI programs.
Please note: You will need to sign-up at the link before viewing the recording.
The Power of Direct Instruction (DI) presented by Noel Pearson on June 19, 2024.
Many educators feel overwhelmed by the abundance of ‘evidence-based’ programs and the challenge of choosing the one that delivers the best results in the shortest time. Concerns about struggling students and their potential to catch up and succeed in school and beyond are common.
This webinar was all about Direct Instruction (DI), where we delved into its origins and practical application. Presented by renowned Indigenous leader and DI advocate Noel Pearson.
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