MO EDU-SAIL Learning Packages Direct Instruction | Page 46

Professional Development to Practice Step 4: Presentation--“I Do” Input—The teacher provides information (lecture, film, text, etc. ). Modeling—The teacher shows students examples of what is expected as an end product. The critical aspects are explained through labeling, categorizing, and comparing to exemplars of what is desired. Checking for Understanding—The teacher monitors whether students have “got it” before proceeding— teachers need to have evidence of learning before students start guided practice. Hattie, J. 2009. Visible learning: A synthesis of over 800 meta-analyses relating to achievement. Jones, F. 2007. Tools for teaching.