The Types of Instruction Presented in Fieldwork

We teach lessons using three different types of instruction: direct, inquiry, and cooperative.

Direct instruction is when students are learning facts about a topic. The goal of direct instruction is academic. Here is an example:

The next type of instruction is inquiry. Inquiry instruction deals with having students complete activities where they use their cognitive skills. The goals of inquiry instruction are academic and reasoning skills. Here is an example: 

The last type of instruction is cooperative instruction. Cooperative instruction is having students work together in a group to accomplish one goal. Each student in the group has a specific role as they complete a project or activity. Here's an example of a jigsaw activity which is a type of cooperative instruction activity: 

Each instruction is effective having students use academic skills, reasoning skills, and social skills while they are learning information.