Teach like a Champion

TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION 3.0: 63 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College

by Doug Lemov

What does it take to keep learners focused, engaged, and actually learning? In this book, Doug Lemov distills 11 teaching principles and 63 proven teaching techniques from outstanding teachers. These practical techniques can be used by anyone to improve teaching effectiveness–be it running a classroom, leading a training, or teaching at home.

In this summary, you’ll learn:

• 5 overarching principles for building expert mental models that accelerate learning and retention.

• 63 teaching techniques that address 11 core principles for high-impact teaching. These address how to: Prepare in advance, Check for understanding, Promote academic rigor, Design effective lesson structures, Maintain a productive pace, Get students to think, Get more students to write, Get more students to discuss, Run classrooms like clockwork, Set and enforce high expectations, and Inspire trust and motivation.

Who should read this:
• Educators, trainers, and leaders seeking practical, research-based techniques to improve instruction and improve learning outcomes.
• Anyone who guides learning and wants to design learning environments that increase focus, participation, and rigor.