
Lesson
Demonstration
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Experiencing Effective Instruction
THE fastest way for teachers to try, improve, and feel confident with new teaching skills is to participate in our Lesson Demonstration Program. This is also the fastest way to bring a school’s staff to full implementation of Explicit Direct Instruction.
- Clarify what an effectively designed and delivered EDI lesson should look like in a classroom.
- Guided by a consultant, clarify misconceptions and develop practical expectations.
- With administrators participating, help teachers know their site/district is committed to effective instruction.
See it. Do it. Master it!
Seeing:
Teachers observe a DataWORKS consultant teaching a pre-written, READY TO TEACH Common Core-EDI lesson.
Doing:
Teachers (and administrators, if possible) teach the same lesson to real students in the classroom. One teacher can do the lesson, or multiple teachers can teach parts of the lesson.
Mastering:
The consultant provides constructive, interactive coaching as the lesson is delivered so teachers can immediately refine their strategies.
This is one of the most effective ways to build “automaticity” in teaching skills. By seeing first, then experiencing how the design and delivery of a lesson come together in a real classroom with students, educators know what works and know they can do it. It is also a terrific model of adult learning for the students to observe.

How it Works
Participants Learn
Effective Lesson Design
- How to use the 7 parts of effective lessons
- How to build a lesson around a concept
- How to model cognitive strategies
- How to make a lesson relevant
Effective Lesson Delivery
- How to engage students in the lesson
- How to check for understanding throughout the lesson
- How to give effective feedback to students
- How to include reading in every lesson
Foundations of EDI
- How to use higher-order questions
- When to call on students and how
- How to ‘work the page’ to present a lesson
- How to use whiteboards effectively
- How to teach from examples not a script
Questions about Lesson Demonstrations?
Do you have questions about this service? Or are you ready to schedule a conference call to discuss Lesson Demonstrations for your school or district?