Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI): The Power of the Well-Crafted, Well-Taught Lesson

by John R. Hollingsworth, Silvia E. Ybarra

Overview

A proven approach to better teaching and learning.

Hollingsworth and Ybarra have refined and extended their highly successful methods in the second edition of this invaluable bestseller. EDI helps teachers deliver well-designed lessons that significantly improve achievement for all learners.

Written in an easy-to-read style, this updated resource provides teachers with fine-tuned strategies and samples that illustrate what EDI techniques look like in inclusive and diverse classrooms. Readers will find:

• Strategies for student engagement
• Expanded feedback strategies
• Clear alignment to standards
• A new strategy for skill development and guided practice
• Expanded information about differentiation and scaffolding
• An online bank of more than 1000 lessons

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781506337517
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	10/13/2017
Series:	Corwin Teaching Essentials
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

John Hollingsworth is president of Data WORKS Educational Research, a company originally created to use real data to improve student achievement. Although Data WORKS started by analyzing learning outcomes (test scores), it soon refocused towards analyzing learning inputs (classroom instructional practices).  Data WORKS now focuses mainly on providing staff development to schools on classroom instruction.  John is an active researcher and presenter and has published numerous articles in educational publications.  He spends much of his time on the road training teachers.

Dr. Silvia Ybarra, Ed.D., began her career in education as a physics and chemistry teacher at Roosevelt High School in Fresno, California.  Next, Silvia became principal of Wilson Middle School in Exeter, California, which under her leadership became a prestigious Distinguished School.  Silvia was then named assistant superintendent of Coalinga-Huron School District. Her focus progressed from helping one classroom to helping one school to helping an entire district.  Silvia is the head researcher at Data WORKS.  

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments v

About the Authors vii

1 Students Say, "I Can Do It!" 1

2 What Is Effective Instruction? Are Some Approaches Better Than Others? 7

3 Checking for Understanding (CFU): Verifying That Students Are Learning 15

4 Learning Objective: Establishing What Is Going to Be Taught 51

5 Activating Prior Knowledge: Connecting to What Students Already Know 81

6 Delivering Information to Students: Explaining, Modeling, and Demonstrating 99

7 Concept Development, Skill Development, and Lesson Importance: Presenting Content 113

8 Guided Practice: Working Together With All Students 171

9 Closing the Lesson: One Final Check 187

10 Moving to Independent Practice: Having Students Work by Themselves 203

11 Putting It All Together: Creating Well-Crafted Lessons 209

Resources: What the Research Says 243

References 251

Index 259\

Editorial Reviews

"Before EDI, our school was a ship adrift at sea with everyone rowing in different directions. EDI has provided us with a framework for instruction and a common language that allowed us to all row in the same direction. By doing so, we exited program improvement within the first two years of implementation, after having been in sanctions for the previous ten years. Additionally, using the framework and common language of EDI we were named a 2015 honor roll school by the Educational Results Partnership. "

Benjamin Luis

What is the best way to teach students? The answer is Explicit Direct Instruction. I am a retired principal, director, and adjunct professor in California. I have been using the model of EDI published by Data WORKS for the past 10 years. I have taught it to teachers and future administrators. I have also used it in teaching my own adult students.”

Alice Rodriguez

Once teachers experienced EDI, they saw the value. Many teachers have told me they can’t remember how they taught before.”

Dr. Wesley Severs

"I would like all teachers in our district to be exposed to Data WORKS. Only then will there be systemic change for our students. "

Gloria Evosevich

EDI and the Data WORKS model of school improvement made a dramatic impact on classroom instruction in the schools of South Carolina. The delivery of instruction using this program provided clarity and a focus in addressing state standards and the learning environment in classrooms.”

Danny Shaw

EDI totally transformed my teaching of both children and adults. It is research-based, easy to use, and rewarding for both the teacher and the students. Most importantly, it works! "

Dr. Christopher J. Quinn

Thank you for giving us real strategies that I can take to my classroom and use right away!”

Darla Mac Donald

EDI keeps students engaged throughout the lesson! It gives students the opportunity to speak and listen to each other during the lesson. Students discuss vocabulary and read aloud during EDI which gives them practice in Reading, Speaking, Listening, and Writing. Students do all the work during a lesson! Pair-Share is a great strategy to help English Learners with speaking and practicing the vocabulary!”

Yvette Mezzanatto

Fast-paced, interactive, and highly useful! Thanks!”

Tami Francis

Students in an EDI classroom share the teaching responsibilities. They eagerly participate during Pair-Share and remind the teacher if s/he has forgotten "their time." It is a very non-threatening environment and students are prepared for success.”

Katey Hoehn

EDI training has helped our teachers develop lessons that are more rigorous and engaging for our English Language Learners.”

Fidelina Saso

EDI is a difference maker for all students. High achievers are given the opportunity to explore the curriculum in depth and at the highest level. Challenged students are provided scaffolds and support so they can access what is being taught.”

Allan Waterman

One of our specialties is research on instruction and training. In both K-12 education and in higher education, we find that the features of the Data WORKS program fit all of the research that we think is the best evidence right now. You owe it to yourself and to your students to at least give it a try.”

Dr. Richard Clark

EDI makes students accountable. They see now that school is a place to work and learn and play, and they love it. Because even though it is hard, they are doing well.”

Trudy Cox

I flagged page after page. I had been a classroom teacher for ten years and was unaware of many of the EDI strategies.

Peter Whitmore

This was so practical, informative, and inspiring! I loved the modeling and being able to see how to do this kind of teaching. So much to love!”

Brielyn Flones

"Gansevoort was one of the first schools in our district to get off the focus list. I attribute a lot of that to the EDI strategies. "

Kathy A. Bragan

“Thank you for giving us real strategies that I can take to my classroom and use right away!”

Darla MacDonald

"EDI changed how we teach! Designing and delivering EDI lessons and strategies helped teachers meet the needs of all learners. We are now a California Distinguished School and Title I award winner. Our students know they can succeed! "

Susan Fitzgerald

"A phenomenal book that should be in the hands of anyone who wants to be an effective teacher. It describes how to plan and present lessons in ways that ensure student mastery. "

Barbara Forte

"Educators will discover proven techniques that can be implemented immediately. Teachers will be inspired as students experience success every day. These strategies work; the scores at my school prove it! Thank you Hollingsworth and Ybarra for explicitly describing real strategies that can make a difference in real classrooms! "

Don Davis

"Our entire school site has been trained in Explicit Direct Instruction, and the implementation of strategies and techniques described in this book has led to significant increases in student achievement for all subgroup populations. "

Karen Redfield

"A huge contribution to the education industry. The authors bring the focus back to the delivery of lessons. "

Cathy Burner