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Note: 5/15/10 - This page is being updated and corrected to fix broken links. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
- News Item of interest
- Background on the Engelmann/Becker Direct Instruction (DI) instructional system
- VIDEOS & Webcasts
- Dr. Siegfried "Zig" Engelmann talks about Direct Instruction
- 20/20 News report about reading in schools; John Stossel--2 parts
- Archived webcast on DI by Cathy Watkins
- 1/28/08 DI videos from the Fairfield/Suisun School District, CA
- Direct Instruction Conferences
- 36th Annual National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes, July 25-29, 2010 Eugene, OR
- Workshop of interest at July 20-24, 2008 National Direct Instruction Conference, Eugene, OR
- Effective programs for ASD Learners—A Direct Instruction Conference, August 16- 18, 2010, Columbus, OH
- DI focussed Websites
- Intro to Direct Instruction Curricula
- Programs for Pre-K, K, Elementary-age
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Students
- The DI-LISTSERV
- Organizations that offer training and classroom coaching
- The National Institute for Direct Instruction
- Educational Resources, Inc.
- J/P Associates, Inc.
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News Item of interest
3/30/09 - A new online resource and community for Direct Instruction created by SRA,
www.SRADirectInstruction.com
The site has a lot of good info on Direct Instruction as well as information about free training, news and events of interest to the Direct Instruction community.
Background on the Engelmann/Becker Direct Instruction (DI) instructional system
"Direct Instruction" as described here, refers to the instructional system and curricula pioneered by Siegfried Engelmann and the late Wesley Becker. (This differs from the generic "direct instruction", which refers to any explicit instruction).
Features of Engelmann's Direct Instruction
paraphrase from: Engelmann's Direct Instruction and Project Follow Through, Athabasca University, Psych 387
- Learners taught in small ability-level groupings so that all students are starting at the appropriate point in the curriculum. For any ability group, the emphasis is on mastery, and skills are firmed for mastery at each step.
- Attention is focussed on, and active responding is cued by, the teacher.
- Scripted presentation of carefully designed instruction to cover concept building, balance of new and review material, and active practice opportunities.
- Emphasis on high paced, active responding as a group and individually,with frequent feedback and correction.
Direct Instruction materials are currently used by thousands of schools across the nation and internationally; however, specific information is not available on the number or demographics of children or centers using the materials.
Also see, for a more complete description and glossary of DI: Engelmann Module
Athabasca University, Psych 387; Module Authors: Joseph Parsons and David Polson
Instructional Designer/Technical Advisor:Lyle Grant
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VIDEOS & Webcasts
Dr. Siegfried "Zig" Engelmann talks about Direct Instruction
Interview of Dr. Engelmann by Geoff Golvin at the 2008 Direct Instruction Conference, Eugene, OR
Zig’s long time friend and colleague, Geoff Colvin, asks Zig questions about episodes in Zig’s 45-year career in education.
Zig’s responses are frank, sometimes poignant, sometimes funny, and often entertaining.
The conversation was filmed before an audience during the 2008 annual Direct Instruction Conference, Eugene Oregon.
Time: 38 minutes
20/20 News report about reading in schools; John Stossel--2 parts
John Stossel reports on the failure of Whole Reading instruction in schools, the success of Direct Instruction implementations and some of the reasons that the reading program has inexplicably not been widely adopted. Interviews with Zig Engelmann, examples of implementation and student performance.
Part 1/2
Part 2/2
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Archived webcast on DI by Cathy Watkins
2007 National Autism Conference, Penn State
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
9:00 a.m.-noon
39 & 47. USING DIRECT INSTRUCTION TO TEACH LANGUAGE AND READING
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE, BACB CEUs)
Cathy Watkins
This session will be an overview of Direct Instruction, focusing particularly on the development of reading and language skills using the Reading Mastery and Language for Learning curriculum. Program design and instructional techniques will be emphasized.
1/28/08 DI videos from the Fairfield/Suisun School District, CA
Thanks to Mary Damer, DI-listserv, for pointing these out!
Direct Instruction: What Parents and Students have to say about DI. 14min.
This video was filmed in May 2007 at various elementary sites (Fairfield/Suisun School District, CA)
that use Direct Instruction as an intervention. It highlights classroom practices, and it contains
interviews with both parents as well individual students.
We asked parents, "How has Direct Instruction worked to benefit your child?"
We ask students, "How has Direct Instruction helped you in schools?"
The responses are worth seeing and hearing.
Best Practices in Direct Instruction. 9min.
We visited three of our elementary schools in October 2006 to show you
this intervention program in action. 9min30sec Dec 2006
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Direct Instruction Conferences
For most up to date and complete information, please see the Association for Direct Instruction website
Workshop of interest at July 20-24, 2008 National Direct Instruction Conference, Eugene, OR
36th Annual National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes at Eugene
July 20-24, 2008
Hilton Eugene Hotel & Conference Center
Eugene, OR
"The National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes at Eugene offers the most complete and comprehensive training to be found anywhere.
We have assembled the finest group of trainers to ensure that you come away with practical and thorough training on the most effective curricula available today.
We offer training for all levels of experience as well as job responsibilities."
Webpage on the conference, with option to register online
"Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about this powerful teaching method from some of our nation’s best instructors.
Presenters at this conference have many years of experience with DI as well as instructing students with ASD.
Sessions will feature extensive hands-on instruction and guided practice in specific instructional delivery techniques."
Webpage on the conference, with option to register online
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DI focussed Websites
Online resource and community for Direct Instruction created by SRA,
www.SRADirectInstruction.com
New 3/30/09 Thanks to Mark Merz for pointing this out.
Direct Instruction
La 3e voie...
French-language
Thanks to Kurt Engelmann for pointing this out.
11/22/08. Links updated
Direct Instruction Slides, Transparencies and Handouts
Martin A. Kozloff, Watson School of Ed, U.NC. at Wilmington
Stuff from the Computer of Zig Engelmann
Works and thoughts from the originator of the Direct Instruction curriculum (DISTAR, Reading Mastery, etc.)
Excellent site direct from "The Man" who originated DI.
The Association for Direct Instruction
About DI, professional development and conferences, additional materials.
National Institute for Direct Instruction
Brainarefun Index page
Rory Donaldson
Some policy and general info, but also many articles on instruction, such as Basic Teaching Scripts. 'Worth a browse.
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Intro to Direct Instruction Curricula
About the Direct Instruction Curriculum Packages
Direct Instruction was developed in the 1960s and has been revised and renamed over the years. The Direct Instruction model was first branded as the Direct Instruction System for Teaching Arithmetic and Reading (DISTAR), which included DISTAR Reading, DISTAR Arithmetic, and DISTAR Language I . While Direct Instruction products have evolved over the years, the Direct Instruction approach remains the same, and the version of Direct Instruction (DISTAR) used in the studies in this report are still available and relevant to today’s consumers. An overview of Direct Instruction programs for preschool and kindergarten children follows. Direct Instruction products are also available for older students.
Programs for Pre-K, K, Elementary-age
DISTAR Reading became Reading Mastery. Reading Mastery includes these programs:
Prekindergarten
Kindergarten
*Reading Mastery Signature Edition- New 2008
DISTAR Arithmetic retained that name and includes these programs:
Prekindergarten (high performing students only)
Kindergarten
DISTAR Language I has become Language for Learning. (Student materials only are still available for the original DISTAR Language I.) There are currently two companion programs:
Other Curricular programs include
the home based reading program,
English as a Second Language (ESL) Students
For ESL students, some suggested curricular sequences and programs, subject to placement assessment and grade level are,
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The DI-LISTSERV
HOW TO JOIN THE DI-LISTSERV
Discussion listserv for researchers, teachers, and other implementers and DI enthusiasts.
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Organizations that offer training and classroom coaching
Organizations that provide training and in-class coaching in the Direct Instruction methodology include:
The National Institute for Direct Instruction
P.O. Box 11248
Eugene, OR 97440
Telephone: (877) 485-1973
Email: info@nifdi.org
Web: http://www.nifdi.org
Educational Resources, Inc.
7105 Old Grant Creek Road
Missoula, MT 59808
Telephone: (406) 542-5010
Web: http://www.erigroup.us
J/P Associates, Inc.
284 East Chester Street
Valley Stream, NY 11580
Telephone: (516) 561-7803
Web: http://www.jponline.com
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