#034 Doug Lemov: Teach like a Champion and Top Tips for delivering training
Nov 13, 2017
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Doug Lemov, author of Teach Like a Champion, shares key strategies from his book and tips for delivering training sessions. Topics include practical ways to implement teaching strategies in the math classroom, teacher training advice, and the importance of precise teaching methods for engaging students and promoting rigor.
Utilize background knowledge and retrieval practice in mathematics for effective problem-solving.
Set clear expectations for student engagement to maintain control and encourage respectful interactions in the classroom.
Prepare exemplar answer models to anticipate student mistakes, provide feedback, and guide discussions effectively.
Deep dives
Importance of Knowledge and Retrieval Practice
Highlighting the significance of background knowledge and retrieval practice in learning, especially in mathematics where problem-solving hinges on stored domain-specific knowledge. Emphasizing the synergy of high-order thinking and organized knowledge in long-term memory.
Clarity in Means of Participation
Addressing the importance of setting clear expectations for student engagement, such as signaling specific means of participation like raising hands or calling out answers, to maintain control over teaching tools and encourage active and respectful classroom interactions.
Exemplar Planning for Effective Teaching
Underlining the value of exemplar planning by preparing exemplar correct answer models for key questions in advance. Helps teachers anticipate student mistakes, provide immediate feedback, and effectively guide discussions and assessments based on a clear understanding of ideal responses.
Showcasing Misconceptions for Learning
Encouraging positive experiences when showcasing student errors and common misconceptions in class. Normalizing mistakes by engaging the class in constructive discussions and analysis to deepen understanding and promote a growth mindset towards learning.
Planning for Error in Teaching
By planning for errors in teaching, teachers can anticipate student misconceptions and be better prepared to address them. Using strategies like diagnostic questions, educators can identify common mistakes in advance, allowing for targeted support and intervention. Planning for errors helps reduce surprises in the classroom and enables teachers to address student misconceptions effectively.
Effective Professional Development Approaches
Professional development should follow a 'see it, name it, do it' model, emphasizing practical application and active engagement. Incorporating models, active participation, and follow-up activities post-training can enhance the impact of professional development. Encouraging ongoing discussion, providing shared vocabulary, and offering support for implementation can facilitate long-term behavior change and improve teaching practices.
Doug Lemov is a legend. As the author of Teach Like a Champion, he has had a major impact on my teaching and thinking over the last two years. I this interview we discuss several key strategies from the book, looking at the practical ways we can implement them in the maths classroom. We then turn our attention to teacher training, and Doug shares some wonderful advice for anyone delivering a training session to their colleagues. This is a cracker.