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Dr. Martin Kozloff’s Blog on Education

Dr. Martin Kozloff's Blog on Education

Dr. Martin Kozloff is a distinguished Professor of Education in the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy, and Special Education.

Waking Dream

These blogs are authored by Dr. Kozloff and are not moderated by NIFDI. Waking Dream I have been trying vainly to figure out what’s the story with Edland. Consider some puzzling features that require figuring out. 1.The core words in the argot of Edland (Edubabble), by which Edlanders conduct business (of transforming their words into countless

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The Four Forms of Knowledge and Formats for Teaching Each Kind

These blogs are authored by Dr. Kozloff and are not moderated by NIFDI. The Four Forms of Knowledge and Formats for Teaching Each Kind Everything that can be taught, learned, and stored (in language, music, painting, sculpture, and other representative media) is one or another of four forms of knowledge— Concepts:  the cognitive (thinking) organization of

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Knowledge Analysis Part I, or Finding Out Exactly What You Must Teach

These blogs are authored by Dr. Kozloff and are not moderated by NIFDI. Knowledge Analysis Part I, or Finding Out Exactly What You Must Teach   In this entry we’ll focus on how to find: (1) exactly what new knowledge students must learn—so you can design instruction that will clearly communicate the new information, and (2) what pre-skills

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What is Knowledge? How Do You Get It? And What Does THAT Tell You About How to Design Instruction?

These blogs are authored by Dr. Kozloff and are not moderated by NIFDI. What is Knowledge? How Do You Get It? And What Does THAT Tell You About How to Design Instruction? What Teaching Is—Applied Logic Teaching is in the branch of philosophy called epistemology. ἐπιστήμη [epistemeh]–knowledge. λόγος [logos]–study of. What branch of epistemology? Applied logic. What is logic?

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What is a Peer Coach?

Peer coaches play a critical role in sustaining strong implementation of Direct Instruction (DI) at the school level. Selected during the first year of implementation, peer coaches are classroom teachers who demonstrate strong instructional practice, effective communication with colleagues, and a willingness to support others. Because they teach the same programs as their peers, they bring practical expertise and shared experience that help build trust and collaboration across the school.

As implementation progresses, peer coaches extend the impact of NIFDI consultants by providing ongoing, school-based support when consultants are not on-site. Their coaching is non-evaluative and focused on improving student outcomes. Peer coaches reinforce effective teaching practices and guide colleagues to make targeted adjustments that directly impact student performance and behavior.

Peer coaches participate in a structured, multi-year training sequence through NIFDI. Over the course of two to three years, they are trained to analyze student performance data, conduct both brief and extended classroom observations, and support data-driven problem solving. Advanced training prepares them to lead grade-level meetings and contribute to broader instructional planning with school leadership.

By developing peer coaches, schools build internal capacity to maintain and strengthen DI implementation over time—ensuring continuity, supporting new staff, and driving sustained student achievement.