Our teacher gave us 'instructions' for building the model. = Our teacher gave us 'instructions' on how to build the model.
The manual provides complete/detailed 'instructions' [='directions'] for installing the software.
The after-school program offers/provides reading 'instruction' to students who need it.
(..) Get me the commissioner. Chief Inspector Dreyfus calling. Hmm. The commissioner. Commissioner, I've just received your instructions... to send, uh, Clouseau to Lugash. But, you see, he's no longer with the Sureté. I've just given him- Yes, but- (..)1975 The Return of the Pink Panther