Evolution of Teaching Strategies and Importance of Background Knowledge

The chapter explores the evolution of teaching strategies from version one to version 2.0 of the 'Teach like a Champion' book, stressing the significance of background knowledge and retrieval practice in effective teaching. It emphasizes the importance of students having automated domain-specific knowledge for teaching problem-solving in mathematics and the synergy between high-order thinking and long-term memory retention. The discussion also touches on professional development for teachers, exemplar planning, and the value of ongoing support and follow-up to enhance teaching effectiveness.