Which term refers to the teacher-led approach designed to deliver content directly to students?

• A. Direct Instruction
• B. Inquiry
• C. Evidence
• D. Discourse

Answer: (A)

Direct Instruction is a teacher-led approach designed to deliver content directly to students. It uses explicit, carefully sequenced instruction with clear objectives, modeling of skills, guided practice with scaffolded prompts, immediate feedback, and frequent checks for understanding to ensure students are mastering the material before moving on. This approach efficiently transmits essential knowledge and skills, which is especially helpful when introducing new content or establishing foundational routines across diverse learners. In contrast, inquiry centers on student exploration to build understanding, discourse focuses on rich student and teacher talk to develop ideas, and evidence refers to data used to support claims rather than a way of delivering instruction.