Chalk & Talk Project Follow Through: Direct Instruction's overlooked success with Marcy Stein (Ep 39)
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Jan 10, 2025 Join Dr. Marcy Stein, professor emeritus from the University of Washington, Tacoma, as she unpacks the fascinating yet overlooked story of Direct Instruction (DI) and Project Follow Through, the largest educational experiment in the world. She reveals how DI effectively supports all students, not just the struggling ones, while discussing its origins and misconceptions. Marcy walks through a typical DI math lesson and shares strategies for bridging skill gaps, calling for a shift toward evidence-based educational practices amidst the political hurdles in academia.
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Marcy Stein's Introduction to DI
- Marcy Stein discovered Direct Instruction (DI) while pursuing her master's degree at the University of Oregon.
- She was initially hesitant to work with Siegfried Engelmann but was quickly drawn to DI's effectiveness.
Engelman's Background
- Engelmann's background wasn't in education; he worked in advertising and became interested in how children learn.
- His work at the Colonel Wolf School preschool demonstrated DI's effectiveness, leading to Project Follow Through.
Project Follow Through Overview
- Project Follow Through, a large-scale U.S. government-funded study, compared different instructional models.
- DI consistently outperformed other models, including those focused on basic skills, cognitive skills, and affective measures.