Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI): The Power of the Well-Crafted, Well-Taught Lesson

A proven method for better teaching, better learning, and better test scores! This teacher-friendly book presents a step-by-step approach for implementing the Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) approach in diverse classrooms. Based on educational theory, brain research, and data analysis, EDI helps teachers deliver effective lessons that can significantly improve achievement all grade levels. The authors discuss characteristics of EDI, such as checking for understanding, lesson objectives, activating prior knowledge, concept and skills development, and guided practice, and provide: Clearly defined lesson design components Detailed sample lessons Easy-to-follow lesson delivery strategies Scenarios that illustrate what EDI techniques look like in the classroom

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments About the Authors 1. Students Say, "I Can Do It!" 2. What Is Effective Instruction? 3. Checking for Understanding 4. Setting a Learning Objective 5. Activating Prior Knowledge 6. Teaching by Explaining, Modeling, Demonstrating 7. Presenting Content 8. Using Guided Practice 9. Closing the Lesson 10. Moving to Independent Practice 11. Putting It All Together: Creating Lessons Appendix: What the Research Says References Index

About the Author :
John Hollingsworth is president of DataWORKS Educational Research, a company originally created to use real data to improve student achievement. Although DataWORKS started by analyzing learning outcomes (test scores), it soon refocused towards analyzing learning inputs (classroom instructional practices).  DataWORKS now focuses mainly on providing staff development to schools on classroom instruction.  John is an active researcher and presenter and has published numerous articles in educational publications.  He spends much of his time on the road training teachers. Dr. Silvia Ybarra, Ed.D., began her career in education as a physics and chemistry teacher at Roosevelt High School in Fresno, California.  Next, Silvia became principal of Wilson Middle School in Exeter, California, which under her leadership became a prestigious Distinguished School.  Silvia was then named assistant superintendent of Coalinga-Huron School District. Her focus progressed from helping one classroom to helping one school to helping an entire district.  Silvia is the head researcher at DataWORKS.  

Review :
"A huge contribution to the education industry. The authors bring the focus back to the delivery of lessons." -- Cathy Burner, Educational Consultant "A phenomenal book that should be in the hands of anyone who wants to be an effective teacher. It describes how to plan and present lessons in ways that ensure student mastery." -- Barbara Forte, Educational Consultant "EDI changed how we teach! Designing and delivering EDI lessons and strategies helped teachers meet the needs of all learners. We are now a California Distinguished School and Title I award winner. Our students know they can succeed!" -- Susan Fitzgerald, Principal "Our entire school site has been trained in Explicit Direct Instruction, and the implementation of strategies and techniques described in this book has led to significant increases in student achievement for all subgroup populations." -- Karen Redfield, Principal "Educators will discover proven techniques that can be implemented immediately. Teachers will be inspired as students experience success every day. These strategies work; the scores at my school prove it! Thank you Hollingsworth and Ybarra for explicitly describing real strategies that can make a difference in real classrooms!" -- Don Davis, Principal