Re:The Checklist (2007)
by yummyfajitas on Friday December 16, 2011 @02:38PM
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Direct Instruction is fundamentally opposed to differentiated instruction because it only allows for one way of learning.
No, DI only allows for one way of teaching. The one way of teaching can incorporate multiple ways of learning, as I mentioned in my previous post.
Regardless, it doesn't matter whether DI is opposed to differentiated instruction - all that matters is whether it works. All the data I've seen suggests it does. You've provided no evidence to the contrary.
Direct Instruction insures mediocre performance by forcing the class to move at the same pace.
This is an argument against all lecture-based classes, not DI specifically. Are you arguing against all lectures?
Finally, Direct Instruction cannot even come close to touching active instruction.
No, DI only allows for one way of teaching. The one way of teaching can incorporate multiple ways of learning, as I mentioned in my previous post.
Regardless, it doesn't matter whether DI is opposed to differentiated instruction - all that matters is whether it works. All the data I've seen suggests it does. You've provided no evidence to the contrary.
Direct Instruction insures mediocre performance by forcing the class to move at the same pace.
This is an argument against all lecture-based classes, not DI specifically. Are you arguing against all lectures?
Finally, Direct Instruction cannot even come close to touching active instruction.
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