<P> One three - year study of methods of teaching reading showed that highly scripted , teacher - directed methods of teaching reading were not as effective as traditional methods that allowed a more flexible approach . Urban teachers in particular expressed great concern over the DI 's lack of sensitivity to issues of poverty , culture , and race . </P>
<P> One three - year study of methods of teaching reading showed that highly scripted , teacher - directed methods of teaching reading were not as effective as traditional methods that allowed a more flexible approach . Urban teachers in particular expressed great concern over the DI 's lack of sensitivity to issues of poverty , culture , and race . </P>
studies of the direct instruction program have shown that it is
studies of the direct instruction program have shown that it is
not as effective as traditional methods
not as effective as traditional methods