In the book, "Teach like a Champion" by Doug Lemov, it explains 49 different techniques that will help the teacher engage the students and help the students become better thinkers and problem solvers. Here are some of the techniques described in the book.
Technique 1: No Opt Out
This is the idea that, it's not okay NOT to try. If a student does not know the answer they listen to the correct answer and then repeat that answer. This also encourages good listening skills.
Key Idea: A sequence beginning with a student unable to answer a question should end with that student giving the right answer as often as possible, even if it is only to repeat the correct answer.
Technique 2: Right is Right
Right is Right is about the difference between partially right and all the way right - between pretty good and 100 percent. The teacher's job is to set high standards for correctness. 100%!
Key Idea: Set and defend a high standard of correctness in your classroom.
Technique 3: Stretch It
When students get the answer all the way correct there's a temptation to stop there! The teacher should continue to ask tougher questions or follow-up questions and let the students know there are more ways to answer the questions.
Key Idea: The sequence of learning does not end with a right answer; reward right answers with follow-up questions that extend knowledge and test for reliability. This technique is especially important for differentiating instruction.
More Techniques to come in the next blog!!
