What is Explicit Instruction?

[danisjohn]

What exactly is Explicit Instruction? Can someone explain it to me with examples?

 

[royjasika]

Explicit instruction is a structured, direct, and systematic teaching approach where educators model skills and concepts, provide guided practice, and give immediate feedback. It involves breaking learning into manageable steps, using clear language, and actively engaging students. Commonly used in reading, math, and foundational subjects, explicit instruction ensures learners understand what to do, how to do it, and why it matters for mastery.

 

[jessicabell]

Explicit instruction is a clear and direct way of teaching. The teacher explains exactly what to learn, shows how to do it step-by-step, and gives guided practice. This method helps students understand new skills or ideas easily, especially those who need extra support or are learning something for the first time.

 

[jarwish]

Explicit instruction is a structured, clear, and direct teaching approach where the teacher models skills or concepts, provides guided practice, and gives immediate feedback. It emphasizes step-by-step instruction, ensuring students understand each part before progressing, and is especially effective for teaching foundational skills.

 

[markshelton]

Explicit instruction is a structured, clear, and direct teaching approach. It involves breaking down concepts into manageable steps, clearly explaining each one, and modeling the desired outcome. Teachers guide students through practice with feedback before independent work. This method ensures students fully understand the material and is especially effective for building foundational skills and boosting learning success.