Consider the following statements: (1) It is the use of straightforward, explicit teaching techniques, usually to teach a specific skill. (2) It is a teacher-directed method. Which teaching method is being discussed here?

Direct instruction is the use of straightforward, explicit, teacher-directed techniques to teach a specific skill.

It centres on clear explanation, demonstration, guided practice and feedback led by the teacher.

It suits well-structured skills where step-by-step transmission is efficient.

Discovery learning is the opposite, with the learner finding knowledge under little guidance.

The constructivist approach has learners build their own understanding, not receive an explicit skill.

Hit and trial teaching relies on unplanned attempts, whereas direct instruction is deliberate and explicit.