Direct Instruction in Schools

The structure of direct teaching can be rigid enough to obstruct the creativity of the teacher. There is very little room to improvise because this method follows a step-by-step procedure. How does this allow us to reflect on our teaching techniques and progress as an individual if everything is handed to us? Teaching isn’t just a journey for children and their learning, teachers are learning too. Teachers are always learning to provide the best education and guidance for children. Although, in contrast perhaps direct instruction will guide teachers in providing a high standard of teaching as the specificity of the objectives or learning targets will be easier for teachers to achieve.
According to Good to Great Schools Australia ‘Students are taught carefully sequenced and highly structured lessons and are required to ‘master’ each lesson before advancing on to the next’, does this mean that the method of direct instruction is flawless? What are your thoughts on Direct Instruction?