Doug Lemov on Teaching

In 'The Rebirth of Education', Lant Pritchett argues that despite increased access to schooling, many educational systems fail to deliver actual learning outcomes. He advocates for systemic reforms, suggesting a shift towards more decentralized and flexible educational systems that can better prepare students for the modern world. Pritchett emphasizes the need for freedom and choice in education to foster real learning.

Bringing Words to Life is a seminal work in the field of vocabulary instruction, authored by Isabel L. Beck, Margaret G. McKeown, and Linda Kucan. The book challenges traditional approaches to vocabulary teaching, arguing that rote memorization is ineffective and that a deeper understanding of word meanings is crucial for reading comprehension. It emphasizes the importance of rich instruction, providing teachers with practical strategies for helping students learn and use new vocabulary effectively. The authors present a comprehensive framework for vocabulary instruction, incorporating various techniques and activities. The book has significantly influenced vocabulary instruction practices in schools and continues to be a valuable resource for educators.

This book is the revised, expanded, and up-to-date revision of Doug Lemov’s study of the craft of teaching. It includes new and updated teaching techniques, the latest evidence from cognitive science and culturally responsive teaching practices, and an expanded companion video collection. The techniques help teachers build students’ background knowledge, move learning into long-term memory, and connect their teaching with the curriculum content for tangible improvement in learning outcomes. The book also includes extensive discussions of research connecting the techniques to cognitive and social sciences and updates on issues in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

In 'Practice Perfect,' authors Doug Lemov, Erica Woolway, and Katie Yezzi debunk common myths about practice and provide a revolutionary approach to improving skills. The book is based on research in brain and behavioral science and the authors' experience training teachers. It breaks down effective practice into 42 clear rules, covering topics such as rethinking practice, modeling excellent practice, using feedback, creating a culture of practice, and making new skills stick. The authors include stories of practice masters and specific activities to jump-start practice, making it a hands-on resource for personal and professional development.