 Explicit Teaching and Modeling
Explicit teaching is a system of step-by-step instructional approaches in which teachers examine the individual elements they are planning to teach and continually check for student understanding. Two essential instructional approaches within the explicit teaching system are direct instruction and modeling (Ashman, 2021). This evidence based instructional practice (EBIP) helps ensure equitable access to high quality standards-aligned, grade-level instruction.
The Explicit Teaching and Modeling module, which can be found on the EBIP webpage, along with an EBIP General Introduction document, is intended to be facilitated by a school leader in professional learning communities, but teachers also will benefit from reviewing the resources on their own.
Explicit Teaching and Modeling Professional Learning Module
Resources in the Explicit Teaching and Modeling module address:
- Explicit instruction and teacher effectiveness;
- Acquiring new information and the role of the teacher;
- Scaffolding; and
- Specific suggestions for applying these concepts in Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science.
The module includes:
- An overview video;
- A narrative introduction that synthesizes current research;
- Facilitation considerations for structuring professional learning; and
- Content-specific resources to support implementation.
References
Ashman, G. (2021). The power of explicit teaching and direct instruction. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin
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