di: DI is finally getting some respect

[Brainsarefun - Rory]

It amazes me that DI is cast as incompatible with "creativity" and
"technology." It isn't. It's a technology that can be molded to any
situation where people must learn and master skills *fast!*

It doesn't garner the respect it deserves because our current batch of
teacher training emphasizes "creativity," where all of us are encouraged to
be creative. To be creative the craftsperson first takes the time to master
fundamental skills.

*I have not done so, but I'd love to see someone create a DI lesson from
this and teach it to ALL kids: Jordan Peterson gives the greatest speech to
ALL students, parents and teachers. Make sure you finish the last 3 minutes
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QObAkF1_6CE> - 10 minutes*



On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 9:40 AM, J. E. Stone <
professor at education-consumers.org> wrote:

> The piece on the Fordham Foundation's website calls DI the Rodney
> Dangerfield of curriculum, but that's the point.
>
>  Finally, some recognition in DC policy circles!
>
> https://edexcellence.net/articles/direct-instruction-the-
> rodney-dangerfield-of-curriculum
>
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Thanks,

Rory
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