Building a More Effective, Equitable, and Compassionate Educational System: The Role of Direct Instruction
Datum
2021-05-10
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Springer
Zusammenfassung
In a recent book, Anthony Biglan describes how strong social research can be used to
build a compassionate and more caring society that promotes the well-being of all. This
article asserts that a strong educational system needs to be part of this transformation
and that widespread use of Direct Instruction (DI) could be key in the process. Analysis
of the underlying theory, development, and use of DI describes the way it is based on
careful developmental research. It promotes effective and efficient learning while
embodying respect for students and teachers. The results of a recent large metaanalysis
of research on DI’s effectiveness show it is more effective than other educational
approaches, with effect sizes that surpass the effect associated with the difference
in achievement of students from lower income and other homes. Alternative approaches
to educational change are reviewed and it is suggested that DI is a more
effective and efficient method of improving student success. Powerful actors within the
educational establishment have expressed opposition to DI and have worked to hide
evidence of its effectiveness. This paper identifies other social actors who could work
together to counter the resistance to DI and build an educational system that promotes
the well-being of all.
Beschreibung
21 pages
Schlagwörter
Direct Instruction, Educational Quality, Achievment, Meta-analysis
Zitierform
Stockard, J. (2021). Building a More Effective, Equitable, and Compassionate Educational System: The Role of Direct Instruction. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 44, 147- 167. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-021-00287-x