When is the Direct Instruction model most effective in instruction? What problems might arise when attempting to teach vague, complex, or inconsistent knowledge by using the Direct Instruction model?
What will be an ideal response?
The Direct Instruction model is most effective when teaching factual, conceptual, or procedural knowledge that has clearly identified attributes or steps. If the model is used to teach knowledge that has vague, complex, or inconsistently defined characteristics, it will be difficult to break the knowledge down into steps or attributes for presentation, practice, and articulation to be measured meaningfully in assessment. (From Choose Factual, Conceptual, or Procedural Knowledge That Has Clearly Defined Attributes or Steps).
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