I learned that Direct Instruction is teacher oriented.
Focus activities should be keep short 2-3 minutes. I knew that activities should be short but never realized how short.
I learned that the think aloud is a kind of modeling where techers verbalize their thoughts.
I learned that V-A-K-T is visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile approaches. I think this is a easy way to understand and remeber the approaches.
I know that the teacher should always check the students for understanding.
I also know that positive reinforcement is a MUST in any classroom.