Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods. South Philadelphia has a mainly immigrant, working-class population, while North Philadelphia and areas west of University Park are rough and somewhat rundown. Some of the best older suburbs lie along the old Pennsylvania Railroad âMain Lineâ running to the west.
In general usage, the term direct instruction refers to (1) instructional approaches that are structured, sequenced, and led by teachers, and/or (2) the presentation of academic content to students by teachers, such as in a lecture or demonstration.
Teacher-Centered Approach to Learning. Teachers are the main authority figure in this model. Students are viewed as â empty vessels â whose primary role is to passively receive information (via lectures and direct instruction) with an end goal of testing and assessment.