Dr. Dana Robertson joins us to discuss his chapter “Explicit Instruction” in the book “Principles of Effective Literacy Instruction.” We discuss his evolution of thought around explicit instruction, how to balance engagement and being explicit, and discuss the how explicit instruction relates to the gradual release of responsibility.

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Reference: Robertson, D. (2021). Explicit Instruction. In S. Parsons & M. Vaughn (Eds.) Principles of effective literacy instruction, Grades K-5 (pp. 136-149). Guilford Press.