A proven instructional teaching method-in a format you can use. Direct Instruction is a system of teaching that focuses on controlling all the variables that affect the performance of students. From DI lessons appropriate for specific content areas to assessment techniques and school-wide strategies, this book provides a clear overview to this successful and timely instructional strategy. bull; bull;Includes coverage of all academic areas with formats of actual Direct Instruction programs. bull;Covers commercially available programs written by Siegfried Engelmann and colleagues. bull;Explores the curricular and instructional elements central to Direct Instruction, and explores ways that teachers can extend the principles of DI to new lessons and content information. bull;Discusses school-wide strategies and techniques, explaining how to produce effective school implementation through coaching, supervision, and tutoring. bull;Provides direction on how to assess classroom and school-wide application of Direct Instruction. bull;Each chapter is written by an expert in the Direct Instruction field, putting this text on the cutting edge of DI information.