Direct Teaching

Students with low incidence disabilities will benefit from direct instruction as a method of teaching. In reading, one expectation for these students is to be able to compare and contrast themes from passages that have been read. Direct instruction is one way this skill can be taught. One of the first goals of direct teaching is to keep the students interested in the topic being taught. Because focusing on assignments can be difficult for these students, this technique will assist these learners in paying attention in class, which will help them in obtaining much needed instruction. A way to accomplish this goal is to read passages to them and discuss similarities and difference while reading. This will keep them involved in learning to compare and contrast passages. The second objective of direct teaching is to provide step by step directions on how to complete the assignment. When you break down a project into small components, students will feel like they are able to complete each individual piece and that this is manageable instead of overwhelming. When a student feels overcome by the amount of work expected, many times they will shut down and not try to complete the job. By segmenting the assignment, the students will feel like it is possible to complete each step in the process and be …show more content…
While showing the students how to write the assignment, I would ask them questions to help with the task. This will keep them interested and assist them in understanding how to complete the project. In this case, you would take the information from the graphic organizer to complete the writing assignment for your reading class. Remember focus and attention can be difficult for students, so this method assists you in accomplishing this