Ep 30: Direct instruction: It's back to the future for Australian education
Most older teachers learned explicit and direct instruction (EDI) during teacher training in the 70’s and 80’s. However, many younger teachers have never heard of it. As policymakers grapple with the knowledge decline in Australia’s youth, it’s groundhog day for EDI in the ‘lucky’ country.
(00:00) Host introduction
(05:36) First part of interview with Greg Ashman
(14:03) Teachers from the Coen Campus of Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy speak about Direct Instruction (courtesy Youtube)
(16:15) Teachers from Blue Haven Public School in NSW speak about Direct Instruction (courtesy Youtube)
(17:30) Second part of interview with Greg Ashman
(21:07) Third part of interview with Greg Ashman
(33:04) Wind-up from host
(34:10) Final DI comment from teacher at Coen Campus
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