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The Direct Instruction Podcast

Dr. Zach Groshell
Direct Instruction
Education
Teacher Training
Multi-Tiered Systems Of Support
Project Follow Through
Corrective Mathematics
Higher Education
Special Education
Baltimore Curriculum Project
Literacy
NIFTI
Student Performance
National Institute For Direct Instruction
Student Placement
Instructional Coaching
Zig Engelmann
Behavior Management
Evidence-Based Instruction
Maths Education
Mastery Schools

A podcast about Engelmann, Project Follow Through, and Direct Instruction (DI). Hosted by Dr. Zach Groshell.

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Welcome back to The Direct Instruction Podcast — I’m your host, Dr. Zach Groshell. If you’re new here, this show is about Big DI — Direct Instruction as a science of teaching. We look at real implementation, talk with people running DI in schools aro... more

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Welcome back to The Direct Instruction Podcast — I’m your host, Dr. Zach Groshell. If you’re new here, this show is about Big DI — Direct Instruction as a science of teaching. We look at real implementation, talk with people running DI in schools aro... more

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I’m thrilled to share a new project straight from the heart of this year’s National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes — a new YouTube playlist I’ve put together called DI Voices.

Armed with just my phone and a little persistence, I tracke... more

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I’m thrilled to share a new project straight from the heart of this year’s National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes — a new YouTube playlist I’ve put together called DI Voices.

Armed with just my phone and a little persistence, I tracke... more

YouTube

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Laura Doherty
President and CEO of the Baltimore Curriculum Project
Baltimore Curriculum Project
Episode: What is the Baltimore Curriculum Project? with Laura Doherty
Jessica Colleu Terradas
Education advocate and DI supporter in Australia
Catholic Education of Cameron and Goulburn
Episode: How Are Educators Worldwide Using Direct Instruction? with Jessica Jessica Colleu Terradas and Jon Owen
Jon Owen
Educator specializing in Corrective Mathematics programs in the UK
Episode: How Are Educators Worldwide Using Direct Instruction? with Jessica Jessica Colleu Terradas and Jon Owen
Kurt Engelmann
President of the National Institute for Direct Instruction
NIFTY
Episode: DI Voices #11: Kurt Engelmann
Morgan Hay
A teacher at the Baltimore Curriculum Project
Baltimore Curriculum Project
Episode: DI Voices #10: Morgan Hay
Kimberly Flynn
Educator from the UK specializing in Direct Instruction
Episode: DI Voices #9: Kimberly Flynn
Bryce Kennedy
A representative from Mastery Schools discussing DI implementation
Mastery Schools
Episode: DI Voices #8: Bryce Kennedy
Melanie Helle
Educator discussing her experience at the National Direct Instruction Conference
Episode: DI Voices #7: Melanie Helle
Sofia Gutierrez Johnson
Graduate student at Oregon Institute of Technology focusing on Direct Instruction for rural and ESL learners
Oregon Institute of Technology
Episode: DI Voices #4: Sofia Gutierrez

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Dr. Zach Groshell
Host of discussions focusing on Direct Instruction and its various applications in education.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • A must listen

    At a time when many teachers are giving it their all but still have the majority of their students achieving below standard, we’re all wondering what we’re doing wrong and how can we fix it. This podcast is shedding light on something that has actually been proven to work. It’s time people listened!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    education_justice
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent

    An excellent first episode. This podcast is long overdue. Looking forward to many episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B Taillefer
    Canada2 years ago
  • Important work

    Thank you for this podcast. We need a grassroots effort in every region to increase the dissemination and the effective use of DI.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UpNorth7
    United States2 years ago
  • Any friend of Randi Saulter is got to be great.

    I know I am / I’m Brien woods

    Randi was my coach years ago

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Woods PNW
    United States2 years ago

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Many appreciate the focus on real-world success stories in education, citing them as inspiring and motivating.
Listeners praise the quality of discussions around Direct Instruction and its practical applications in classrooms.
There is a consensus on the need for such educational discourse, especially regarding challenges faced by educators today.

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#81
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Talking Points

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What is the Baltimore Curriculum Project? with Laura Doherty
Q: What kind of support does BCP provide to teachers?
BCP ensures that new teachers receive training and support to see their progress and the progress of their students, creating a culture of success that encourages retention of staff.
What is the Baltimore Curriculum Project? with Laura Doherty
Q: What is the Baltimore Curriculum Project?
The Baltimore Curriculum Project is a network of neighborhood charter schools that has been implementing Direct Instruction for nearly 30 years, aiming to improve reading programs in Baltimore City Public Schools.
DI Voices #9: Kimberly Flynn
Q: What's on your wish list for England in that case?
Kimberly wishes for wider adoption of Direct Instruction, especially in primary schools, to enhance student preparedness for secondary education.
DI Voices #9: Kimberly Flynn
Q: Tell me about some of those results.
Kimberly shares various success stories, including significant reading age improvements and positive outcomes for EAL students.
DI Voices #9: Kimberly Flynn
Q: How did you get into DI?
Kimberly explains her school sought new interventions for struggling students and chose to trial Direct Instruction, leading to substantial success.

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This series offers insights into educational methodologies, particularly focusing on Direct Instruction (DI), its implementation, and its effectiveness in enhancing student learning outcomes. Through discussions with educators, advocates, and researchers, themes often revolve around best practices in instructional design, training for teachers, and the integration of DI into various educational contexts. Notably, the show highlights successful case studies from different regions, including the UK and Australia, illustrating how DI can address diverse learning needs and improve literacy and numeracy skills for all students. The content is engaging for educators looking to foster a more effective learning environment through evidence-based pr... more

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4. Kurt Engelmann
5. Morgan Hay
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7. Bryce Kennedy
8. Melanie Helle

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