Uncovering the Effectiveness of Direct Instruction

The chapter explores a comprehensive research study on Direct Instruction (DI) spanning over 50 years, involving analysis of 500 studies and 4000 effect sizes. It reveals that DI consistently outperforms other educational programs, highlighting its significant impact and effectiveness on student outcomes. The speaker emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices in education research and the surprising opposition structured learning methods face despite empirical support.