Lost Debate Rethinking Schools with Doug Lemov
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Sep 29, 2024 Doug Lemov, an education expert, shares insights on the contrasting education systems in the U.S. and the U.K. He discusses how centralized governance in England boosts school performance, while the fragmented U.S. system struggles with ideological divides. Lemov emphasizes the importance of cognitive science in teaching and critiques the reluctance in American schools to adopt evidence-based strategies. The role of background knowledge in reading comprehension and critical thinking is explored, alongside effective vocabulary instruction methods that foster better learning outcomes.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Bridging the Educational Divide: Insights from Cognitive Science
02:43 • 27min
The Impact of Background Knowledge on Reading Comprehension
29:46 • 2min
Revolutionizing Vocabulary Instruction
31:57 • 4min
The Importance of Background Knowledge in Critical Thinking
35:43 • 3min
Navigating Classroom Chaos
38:14 • 5min