directed teaching
nounUK /dɪˈrɛktɪd ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
US /dəˈrɛktɪd ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
A way of teaching where the teacher leads the lesson and shows students exactly what to do.
Directed teaching helps students learn new steps quickly because the teacher explains and demonstrates each one.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A supervised teaching practicum in which a student teacher works under a mentor's guidance.
She completed her directed teaching in a local primary school last spring.
3. The act of guiding or managing instruction toward specific learning goals.
The school's directed teaching program focuses on reading and math skills.
4. A teaching method that uses clear scripts and step-by-step explanations.
Directed teaching is often paired with practice and review activities.