1/ I’ve just finished the researchED book on Direct and Explicit Instruction. Very interesting, thanks to @adamboxer1 for collating and to all contributors. Overall, my takeaway is that if I properly implement DI, or parts of it using di or ei, or even the full DI, I will:

- be consistent with cognitive science;
- be morally correct;
- communicate flawlessly;
- choose the right examples;
- improve intrinsic motivation.

2/

That’s a mighty list & it’s all logical. Working memory is limited, so reduce the amount they have to think about; you need things in long term memory, so recap often: you can’t aim for something you’ve never seen, so model; they’ll need careful help, so use small steps; etc. 3/

Yet I can’t shake a nagging feeling that it’s all too good to be true. Maybe it all fits together because it’s all absolutely right. But it’s just soooo neat. I think what I’d really like is... 4/

a blog or article from someone who’s tried it, found it doesn’t work quite as expected, and explained why and why it’s still the right way to go. 5/

Currently I feel like I’m hearing a lot from lots of proponents, and some from opponents. I want a synthesis.

Ends.