The Direct Instruction Podcast

What is Direct Instruction? with Bryan Wickman and Kurt Engelmann

The Direct Instruction Podcast

Show Notes

Hello everyone, My name is Dr. Zach Groshell. I am an educator, a parent, and the host of this show, the Direct Instruction Podcast. This show is brought to you by NIFDI, The National Institute For Direct Instruction. As an advocate for direct and explicit forms of instruction, I wanted to know more about Uppercase […]

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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 tracked down educators between sessions (no small feat at this amazing, high-energy event!) to […]

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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 tracked down educators between sessions (no small feat at this amazing, high-energy event!) to […]

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