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Direct/Explicit Instruction

A highly structured teaching method where teachers explicitly explain concepts, model skills, and provide guided practice to students.

1 questions · 1 categories · As of Nov 1, 2026

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#2
Education & Pedagogy · of 91
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Brands named in the same answers as Direct/Explicit Instruction in the last four weeks, counted in answers.

Named alongside in Education & PedagogyBrands named in the same answers as Direct/Explicit Instruction in the last four weeks, counted in answers.Constructivism: named in 4 answersConstructivismDirect/Explicit Instruction: named in 3 answersDirect/Explicit InstructionCognitive Load Theory: named in 3 answersCognitive Load TheoryCognitivism: named in 3 answersCognitivismMetacognitive and Self-Regulation Strategies: named in 3 answersMetacognitive and Self-Regulation StrategiesBehaviorism: named in 3 answersBehaviorismpractice testing: named in 2 answerspractice testingConnectivism: named in 3 answersConnectivismapplication: named in 2 answersapplicationLearning: named in 1 answersLearningConnect to prior knowledge: named in 1 answersConnect to prior knowledgeStructured Collaborative Learning & Classroom Discourse: named in 2 answersSocial Cognitive Theory: named in 2 answersSocial Cognitive TheoryThe Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD): named in 2 answersThe Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)Actionable Feedback: named in 2 answersActionable FeedbackCritical thinking: named in 2 answersCritical thinkingScaffolding: named in 2 answersScaffoldingExperiential Learning Theory: named in 2 answersBloom's Taxonomy: named in 2 answersBloom's TaxonomyMultiple Intelligences: named in 2 answersMultiple IntelligencesDevelopment: named in 1 answersDevelopmentSpaced / distributed practice: named in 1 answersExplain and model the new concept: named in 1 answersRetrieval and spaced practice: named in 1 answersExperiential Learning: named in 2 answersExperiential LearningMastery Learning: named in 2 answersMastery LearningAdult Learning: named in 2 answersAdult LearningStudent agency: named in 2 answersStudent agencyLifelong Learning: named in 2 answersLifelong Learningformative assessment with feedback: named in 1 answers
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Named alongside in Education & PedagogyBrands named in the same answers as Direct/Explicit Instruction in the last four weeks, counted in answers.Constructivism: named in 4 answersConstructivismDirect/Explicit Instruction: named in 3 answersCognitive Load Theory: named in 3 answersCognitivism: named in 3 answersCognitivismMetacognitive and Self-Regulation Strategies: named in 3 answersBehaviorism: named in 3 answersBehaviorismpractice testing: named in 2 answerspractice testingConnectivism: named in 3 answersConnectivismapplication: named in 2 answersapplicationLearning: named in 1 answersConnect to prior knowledge: named in 1 answersStructured Collaborative Learning & Classroom Discourse: named in 2 answersSocial Cognitive Theory: named in 2 answersThe Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD): named in 2 answersActionable Feedback: named in 2 answersCritical thinking: named in 2 answersScaffolding: named in 2 answersScaffoldingExperiential Learning Theory: named in 2 answersBloom's Taxonomy: named in 2 answersMultiple Intelligences: named in 2 answersMultiple IntelligencesDevelopment: named in 1 answersDevelopmentSpaced / distributed practice: named in 1 answersExplain and model the new concept: named in 1 answersRetrieval and spaced practice: named in 1 answersExperiential Learning: named in 2 answersExperiential LearningMastery Learning: named in 2 answersMastery LearningAdult Learning: named in 2 answersAdult LearningStudent agency: named in 2 answersLifelong Learning: named in 2 answersformative assessment with feedback: named in 1 answers
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  1. 13Metacognitive and Self-Regulation Strategies
  2. 22Structured Collaborative Learning & Classroom Discourse
  3. 31Actionable Feedback
  4. 41Checking for Understanding
  5. 51Cognitive Science–Backed Practice (Retrieval & Spaced Practice)
  6. 61Connect to prior knowledge
  7. 71Explain and model the new concept
  8. 81Formative assessment and specific feedback
  9. 91formative assessment with feedback
  10. 101Formative assessment with immediate instructional adjustment
  11. 111guided practice
  12. 121Independent Practice (You Do)
  13. 131Mastery Learning
  14. 141Question students to reveal their thinking
  15. 151Reading Comprehension Strategies
  16. 161Reciprocal Teaching and Classroom Management
  17. 171Reteach, extend, or assign targeted practice
  18. 181Retrieval and spaced practice
  19. 191Retrieve the idea again later
  20. 201Teacher Clarity and High Expectations
Named alongside
BrandAnswers naming the brandNamed alongside
Constructivism4Connectivism (3), Cognitive Load Theory (3), Cognitivism (3)
Direct/Explicit Instruction3Metacognitive and Self-Regulation Strategies (3), Structured Collaborative Learning & Classroom Discourse (2), Actionable Feedback (1)
Cognitive Load Theory3Connectivism (3), Constructivism (3), Cognitivism (3)
Cognitivism3Connectivism (3), Cognitive Load Theory (3), Constructivism (3)
Metacognitive and Self-Regulation Strategies3Direct/Explicit Instruction (3), Structured Collaborative Learning & Classroom Discourse (2), Actionable Feedback (1)
Behaviorism3Connectivism (3), Cognitive Load Theory (3), Constructivism (3)
practice testing2Connectivism (1), Cognitive Load Theory (1), Scaffolding (1)
Connectivism3Cognitive Load Theory (3), Constructivism (3), Cognitivism (3)
application2Development (1), Learning (1), Spaced / distributed practice (1)
Learning1Development (1), Lifelong Learning (1), application (1)
Connect to prior knowledge1Direct/Explicit Instruction (1), Metacognitive and Self-Regulation Strategies (1), Actionable Feedback (1)
Structured Collaborative Learning & Classroom Discourse2Direct/Explicit Instruction (2), Metacognitive and Self-Regulation Strategies (2), Actionable Feedback (1)
Social Cognitive Theory2Connectivism (2), Cognitive Load Theory (2), Experiential Learning Theory (2)
The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)2Scaffolding (2), Experiential Learning (2), Constructivism (2)
Actionable Feedback2Connectivism (1), Direct/Explicit Instruction (1), Cognitive Load Theory (1)
Critical thinking2Lifelong Learning (2), Development (1), Learning (1)
Scaffolding2Experiential Learning (2), Constructivism (2), Bloom's Taxonomy (2)
Experiential Learning Theory2Connectivism (2), Cognitive Load Theory (2), Social Cognitive Theory (2)
Bloom's Taxonomy2Scaffolding (2), Experiential Learning (2), Constructivism (2)
Multiple Intelligences2Constructivism (2), Connectivism (1), Cognitive Load Theory (1)
Development1Learning (1), Lifelong Learning (1), application (1)
Spaced / distributed practice1practice testing (1), application (1)
Explain and model the new concept1Direct/Explicit Instruction (1), Metacognitive and Self-Regulation Strategies (1), Actionable Feedback (1)
Retrieval and spaced practice1Direct/Explicit Instruction (1), Metacognitive and Self-Regulation Strategies (1), Actionable Feedback (1)
Experiential Learning2Scaffolding (2), Constructivism (2), Bloom's Taxonomy (2)
Mastery Learning2Connectivism (1), Direct/Explicit Instruction (1), Cognitive Load Theory (1)
Adult Learning2Constructivism (2), Connectivism (1), Cognitive Load Theory (1)
Student agency2Development (1), Connectivism (1), Cognitive Load Theory (1)
Lifelong Learning2Critical thinking (2), Development (1), Learning (1)
formative assessment with feedback1Direct/Explicit Instruction (1), Metacognitive and Self-Regulation Strategies (1), Mastery Learning (1)

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1apa.org1
2dataworks-ed.com1
3educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk1
4evidencebasedteaching.org1
5getatomi.com1
6ies.ed.gov1
7innovativeschoolssummit.com1
8lesnw.edu.au1
9structural-learning.com1
10thecenterforcharters.org1

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1Which teaching methods are most impactful?111