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Explicit instruction

Clear, structured teaching in which the teacher explains, models and guides practice before independent work. Sometimes called direct instruction.

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Teaching and learning

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Direct Instruction (DI) United States All four UK nations (details may differ)
With capitals, a specific scripted teaching programme developed by Siegfried Engelmann; in lower case, any teacher-led explicit teaching.
Rosenshine's principles All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
Ten principles of effective instruction set out by Barak Rosenshine, such as daily review, small steps, checking for understanding and guided practice.

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