Direct Instruction There are various teaching approaches, but the one widely used by many teachers is the direct instruction approach. This is the classic teaching style that many people remember from K-12 elementary school. The teacher stood in front of the class while lecturing while writing on the blackboard. This is why direct instruction is also known as “Chalk and Talk” (Evans, 2006). Direct instruction is not outdated and is still appropriate in many situations today. Direct instruction and some scenarios where this instructional approach is appropriate will be discussed below. Scenarios for applying direct instruction During safety meetings in a construction company, direct instruction would be appropriate. Whoever is running the safety meeting or training probably won't be able to demonstrate why a situation is dangerous. Direct instruction is important because the instructor can show videos or pictures of what can happen when something is done incorrectly and unsafely. Videos and images can allow employees to see the real threats related to dangerous work and at the same time get the concept across safely in a classroom. The instructor can introduce the skills needed to resolve safety issues (Central Intervention, n.d.). By teaching skills through direct instruction, employees will better know how to work safely and have the skills needed to recognize safety issues. Another area where direct instruction would be appropriate is in online learning environments. An example of this is Colorado State University's Global Campus. During weekly modules CSU Global often uses YouTube videos for students to watch and learn. This is effective with online learning at...... middle of paper ...... Timely presentations or YouTube videos to make online learning possible. Works Cited Boleware, J. (2013). The types of instructions used in the classroom. Retrieved from http://www.ehow.com/list_7609879_types-instructions-used-classroom.htmlEducation Purduecal. (n.d.). Direct instructions. Retrieved from http://education.purduecal.edu/Vockell/CAI/Cai3/cai3direct.htmEvans, D. N. (2006). Models, strategies and methods for effective teaching. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.Intervention Central. (n.d.). Presenting academic strategies to students: A direct instruction approach. Retrieved from http://www.interventioncentral.org/academic-interventions/general-academic/introducing-academic-strategies-students-direct-instruction-Worksheet Library. (n.d.). Direct instructions. Retrieved from http://www.worksheetlibrary.com/teachingtips/directinstruction.html