Sweat The Technique Ep 1 | Teaching Like a Champion (with Doug Lemov)
8 snips
Feb 8, 2023 
K-12 expert and author Doug Lemov discusses teaching principles beyond the classroom. Topics include building a positive environment, using precise praise, giving specific directions, observing teaching styles, radical simplification in instruction, cold calling in the classroom, and challenges of implementing teaching techniques.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Precise Praise
- Use precise praise to guide student behavior.
- Instead of generic compliments, specify the actions you want to reinforce, such as effort and persistence.
What-to-Do Directions
- Give specific, concrete, and observable directions instead of general commands.
- Replace vague instructions like "hustle" with precise actions, like "get lower in your stance."
Group Norms
- Human motivation and behavior are influenced by group norms.
- Establish positive classroom norms early on by highlighting desired behaviors.