| A | B |
| rote learning | focus on memorization, not application |
| authoritarian classroom | strict teacher rules; absolute teacher control |
| Father of Progressive Education | John Dewey |
| Progressive education | Students learn through projects, discussion, and real-world experiences |
| learning by doing | Knowledge is constructed through experience, not just from Teacher |
| collaboration | working together toward shared goal |
| common criticism of Progressive Ed | lack of structure leads to off-task behavior |
| common criticism of Direct Instruction | without application, lots of lecture, boring |
| Project Follow-Through | found Direct instruction best at skills and problem-solving |
| Direct Instruction education | The teacher clearly explains and models new concepts before independent work |
| Developer of Direct Instruction | Siegfried Engelmann |
| checks for understanding | frequent teacher verification of learning |
| cognitive load | idea that novice students are overwhelmed quickly |
| gradual release model | "I do--We do--You do." |