Synopses & Reviews
A complete update on the powerful and practical set of Teach Like a Champion techniques.
Teach Like a Champion is widely known as a "teaching bible." This international bestseller is filled with effective teaching techniques to help teachers, especially those in their first few years, become champions in the classroom. The techniques are concrete, engaging, and easy to implement.
What's new in this edition:
Rich updates to many of the techniques from the original book.
Author Doug Lemov introduces a selection of entirely new techniques.
All new video, over 70 clips, showing real teachers demonstrating the techniques in their classrooms.
New useful tools throughout the book.
Once the reader learns the ins and outs of the techniques, and after watching the accompanying clips, author Doug Lemov encourages educators to make these techniques their own--and to participate in the champion community on teachlikeachampion.com.
Synopsis
One of the most influential teaching guides ever--updated Teach Like a Champion 2.0 is a complete update to the international bestseller. This teaching guide is a must-have for new and experienced teachers alike. Over 700,000 teachers around the world already know how the techniques in this book turn educators into classroom champions. With ideas for everything from classroom management to inspiring student engagement, you will be able to perfect your teaching practice right away.
The first edition of Teach Like a Champion influenced thousands of educators because author Doug Lemov's teaching strategies are simple and powerful. Now, updated techniques and tools make it even easier to put students on the path to college readiness. Here are just a few of the brand new resources available in the 2.0 edition:
- Over 70 new video clips of real teachers modeling the techniques in the classroom
- A selection of never before seen techniques inspired by top teachers around the world
- Brand new structure emphasizing the most important techniques and step by step teaching guidelines
- Updated content reflecting the latest best practices from outstanding educators
With the sample lesson plans, videos, and teachlikeachampion.com online community, you will be teaching like a champion in no time. The classroom techniques you'll learn in this book can be adapted to suit any context. Find out why Teach Like a Champion is a -teaching Bible- for so many educators worldwide.
Table of Contents
Video Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
The Author
About Uncommon School
Introduction: The Art of Teaching and Its Tools
PART 1: Check for Understanding
Chapter 1: GATHERING DATA ON STUDENT MASTERY
Technique 1: REJECT SELF REPORT
Technique 2: TARGETED QUESTIONING
Technique 3: STANDARDIZE THE FORMAT
Technique 4: TRACKING, NOT WATCHING
Technique 5: SHOW ME
Technique 6: AFFIRMATIVE CHECKING
Reflection and Practice
Useful Tools
Chapter 2: Acting on the Data and the Culture of Error
Technique 7: PLAN FOR ERROR
Technique 8: CULTURE OF ERROR
Technique 9: EXCAVATE ERROR
Technique 10: OWN AND TRACK
Reflection and Practice
Useful Tools
PART 2: Academic Ethos
Chapter 3: Setting High Academic Expectations
Technique 11: NO OPT OUT
Technique 12: RIGHT IS RIGHT
Technique 13: STRETCH IT
Technique 14: FORMAT MATTERS
Technique 15: WITHOUT APOLOGY
Reflection and Practice
Useful Tools
Chapter 4: Planning for Success
Technique 16: BEGIN WITH THE END
Technique 17: 4MS
Technique 18: POST IT
Technique 19: DOUBLE PLAN
Reflection and Practice
Useful Tools
Chapter 5: Lesson Structure
Technique 20: DO NOW
Technique 21: NAME THE STEPS
Technique 22: BOARD = PAPER
Technique 23: CONTROL THE GAME
Technique 24: CIRCULATE
Technique 25: AT BATS
Technique 26: EXIT TICKETS
Reflection and Practice
Useful Tools
Chapter 6: Pacing
Technique 27: CHANGE THE PACE
Technique 28: BRIGHTEN THE LINES
Technique 29: ALL HANDS
Technique 30: WORK THE CLOCK
Technique 31: EVERY MINUTE MATTERS
Reflection and Practice
Useful Tools
PART 3: Ratio
Chapter 7: Building Ratio Through QuestioningTechnique 32: WAIT TIME
Technique 33: COLD CALL
Technique 34: CALL AND RESPONSE
Technique 35: BREAK IT DOWN
Technique 36: PEPPER
Reflection and Practice
Useful Tools
Chapter 8: Building Ratio Through Writing
Technique 37: EVERYBODY WRITES
Technique 38: ART OF THE SENTENCE
Technique 39: SHOW CALL
Technique 40: BUILD STAMINA
Technique 41: FRONT THE WRITING
Reflection and Practice
Useful Tools
Chapter 9: Building Ratio Through Discussion
Technique 42: HABITS OF DISCUSSION
Technique 43: TURN AND TALK
Technique 44: BATCH PROCESS
Reflection and Practice
Useful Tools
PART 4: Five Principles of Classroom Culture
Chapter 10: Systems and Routines
Technique 45: THRESHOLD
Technique 46: STRONG START
Technique 47: STAR/SLANT
Technique 48: ENGINEER EFFICIENCY
Technique 49: STRATEGIC INVESTMENT: FROM PROCEDURE TO ROUTINE
Technique 50: Do it Again
Reflection and Practice
Useful Tools
Chapter 11: High Behavioral Expectations
Technique 51: 100% RADAR/BE SEEN LOOKING
Technique 52: 100% MAKE COMPLIANCE VISIBLE
Technique 53: 100% LEAST INVASIVE INTERVENTION
Technique 54: 100% FIRM CALM FINESSE
Technique 55: 100% ART OF THE CONSEQUENCE
Technique 56: STRONG VOICE
Technique 57: WHAT TO DO
Reflection and Practice
Useful Tools
Chapter 12 Building Character and Trust
Technique 58: POSITIVE FRAMING
Technique 59: PRECISE PRAISE
Technique 60: WARM/STRICT
Technique 61: EMOTIONAL CONSTANCY
Technique 62: JOY FACTOR
Reflection and Practice
Useful Tools
ConclusionIndexHow to Access the Video ContentsHow to Use the DVD