The other side of the student-guided learning argument

Arguing for more traditional approaches is a good way to get ignored. However, often trends are more flash than substance. When it comes to the direct instruction / discovery, constructionist distinction, research has repeatedly demonstrated the advantage goes to direct instruction. This conclusion has been reached in multiple time periods when this educational controversy has emerged. Paul Kirschner has been one of those who continues to bring attention to this conclusion despite how he has been labeled. Here is a recent interview about his argument and his impression of those who continue to ignore the research findings.