Limitations of Direct Instruction for Reading

Andrew P. Johnson, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Abstract

Direct instruction is an effective strategy to use for reading and other classes. It should be used to teach low-level reading subskills such as letter-sound associations. It is necessary, but far from sufficient. To use it as a method of reading instruction would be educational malpractice. Dr. Andy Johnson, Reading Specialist. www.Readocity.com