Direct Instruction Model: A Step-by-Step Teaching Framework for Effective Learning #3877557 (License: Personal Use)

The diagram presents the Direct Instruction model as a cyclical, teacher-led instructional framework comprising six key phases: Introduction/Review, Development, Guided Practice, Closure, Independent Practice, and Evaluation. Each phase includes specific teacher actions-such as modeling outcomes, monitoring progress, or assessing learning-to ensure clarity, scaffolding, and accountability. The design emphasizes explicit instruction, active student participation, and formative feedback loops.

This image is commonly used in educational training materials, teacher preparation programs, and curriculum design resources to explain structured pedagogical approaches. It serves users seeking evidence-based classroom strategies, especially those focused on literacy, math, or special education interventions.