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Direct Instruction (DI) is a research-based approach to instructional design and implementation. The implementation of DI relies on five key principles. Following a description of DI as a teaching approach, vignettes and examples are provided to further elaborate on the implementation of a DI program. DI’s application across a wide range of subjects makes it incredibly useful within the general education field.
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Matsuda, K. (2023). Direct Instruction. In: Quigley, J., Cassano, M.J., Ackerlund Brandt, J.A. (eds) Incorporating Applied Behavior Analysis into the General Education Classroom. Springer Texts in Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35825-8_10
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