di: DI is finally getting some respect

[Chawla, Gitanjali]

I am just loving all the responses......I too have wondered about creativity for the longest time: a solid foundation is the best launching surface for creativity - mastery before take-off!.


Gitanjali Chawla
Principal, Honey Creek CP Charter School
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Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 1:02:51 PM
To: J. E. Stone
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Subject: Re: di: DI is finally getting some respect

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<mailto: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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