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In this video, middle school teacher Deborah Thomas demonstrates an effective strategy for conducting direct instruction lessons by allowing students to process between chunks of content. By providing processing time after each concept is introduced, students have the opportunity to fully understand and internalize the information before moving on to the next topic. Deborah breaks down the content into manageable chunks, making it easier for students to digest complex material. This approach not only enhances student comprehension but also promotes active engagement in the learning process. This video is a valuable resource for middle school teachers looking to improve their direct instruction techniques and help students succeed in their academic studies.
Chunking Content Playlist
8 Suggested Strategies | 17:19
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Recording and Representing Content With Academic Notebooks During Direct Instruction
Strand: Direct Instruction
Element: Representing Content
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Processing Content Using Concept Attainment During Direct Instruction
Strand: Direct Instruction
Element: Processing Content
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Processing Content Using Think-Pair-Share During Direct Instruction
Strand: Direct Instruction
Element: Processing Content
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Processing Content in Student Collaborative Groups During Direct Instruction
Strand: Direct Instruction
Element: Processing Content
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Processing Content Using Concept Attainment During Direct Instruction
Strand: Direct Instruction
Element: Processing Content
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Recording and Representing Content With Graphic Organizers During Direct Instruction
Strand: Direct Instruction
Element: Representing Content
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Conducting Direct Instruction Lessons by Presenting Content in Small Sequential Chunks
Strand: Direct Instruction
Element: Chunking Content
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Recording and Representing Content With Summaries During Direct Instruction
Strand: Direct Instruction
Element: Representing Content