We typically use direct instruction programs with some of our advanced learners, especially when working towards academic goals. Direct instruction is an evidence-based, somewhat scripted set of curriculum based on ABA principles.
Michael Maloney is an expert in direct instruction and precision teaching. His work addresses the growing literacy problem, which he refers to as a global pandemic. We talk with Michael about the Follow Through Project, why the system won’t address the literacy problem, and what we can do as practitioners to make a difference.
