The explicit teaching of educational material through lectures or demonstrations done in front of a class.

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- Direct Instruction
- Indirect Instruction
- Interactive Instruction
- Experiential Instruction
- Independent Instruction

Types of Instructional Strategies

"Basic Philosophy of Direct Instruction (DI)" NIFDI. Retrieved May 30th, 2021 from https://www.nifdi.org/15/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=27

Direct Instruction

When students use the tools they have learned in class as well as critical thinking skills to complete assignments without aid from their teacher.

Indirect Instruction

A teaching strategy that encourages collaboration and communication between students to complete assignments.

Interactive Instruction

A teaching strategy that utlitizes hands-on activities as opposed to direct instruction to educate students.

Experiential Instruction

Where students utilize self-reliance and independence to educate themselves on class materials. Teachers have a minimal role in this approach.

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