Explicit Direct Instruction: The power of the well-crafted, well-taught lesson

Authors Hollingsworth and Ybarra give teachers and instructional planners a step-by-step implementation guide to implementing the Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) approach in diverse classrooms. Based on educational theory, brain research, and data analysis, EDI helps teachers deliver effective lessons that can significantly improve achievement all grade levels. The authors discuss characteristics of EDI, such as checking for understanding, lesson objectives, activating prior knowledge, concept and skills development, and guided practice and more.