Teach Like a Champion TLC 49 Techniques That

Presented by: Dr. Gary Greene Professor of Special Education California State University, Long Beach

What does it mean to be a champion? What words or characteristics do you

Champion number 1 ranked, the very best…. focused, disciplined, dedicated…. intense, trained, exceptional…. confident,

Workshop objectives: Explore the notion of championship teaching; Discuss the rationale and evidence behind

What is the difference between a strategy an a technique? According to Lemov (2010,

What is the difference between a strategy and a technique? “Artists, athletes, musicians, surgeons,

Workshop objective: By the end of this workshop, each of you should leave with

Rationale and Evidence Behind Teach Like A Champion Is teaching an art or a

Rationale and Evidence Behind Teach Like A Champion Doug Lemov observed highly effective teachers

Rationale and Evidence Behind Teach Like A Champion Many of the techniques identified in

The 9 Categories of TLC 1. Set high academic expectations. 2. Plan instruction that

The 9 Categories of TLC 5. Create a strong classroom culture. 6. Set and

Examples of TLC Strategies Let’s take a look at the specific strategies by category

Set high academic expectations 1. No opt out 2. Right is right 3. Stretch

Plan instruction that assures academic achievement. 6. Begin with the end 7. 4 Ms

Effectively structure and deliver classroom lessons. 12. Name the steps (aka 5 step lesson

Effectively structure and deliver classroom lessons. 16. Break it down (aka Task Analysis and

Effectively structure and deliver classroom lessons. 20. Exit ticket (aka Closure) 21. Take a

Effectively engage all students in every lesson. 22. Cold call 23. Call and response

Create a strong classroom culture. 5 essential principles of classroom culture: Discipline Management Control

Create a strong classroom culture. 28. Entry routine 33. On your mark 29. Do

Set and maintain high behavioral expectations. 36. 100 percent 41. Threshold 37. What to

Build character and trust in students. 43. Positive framing 49. Normalize error 44. Precise

Maintain a brisk instructional pace. Change the pace Brighten lines All hands Every minute

Challenge students to think critically. Focus on questioning techniques One at a time Simple

Summary To teach like a champion requires finesse and discretion in the application (e.

Summary The techniques of TLC were not derived from theory or ideology. The techniques

Summary The goal of Lamov (2010) is to get as many teachers as possible

Closure What have you learned today? What TLC techniques are you currently using in

Closure Now go out and Teach Like a Champion!

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Teach Like a Champion (TLC) 49 Techniques That Put Students On the Path To College Doug Lemov (2010) Jossey-Bath Teacher (Publisher)

Presented by: Dr. Gary Greene Professor of Special Education California State University, Long Beach ggreene@csulb. edu Special Needs Consultant, U. S. State Department, Office of Overseas Schools

What does it mean to be a champion? What words or characteristics do you associate with the term champion?

Champion number 1 ranked, the very best…. focused, disciplined, dedicated…. intense, trained, exceptional…. confident, practiced, artful…. inspirational, amazing….

Workshop objectives: Explore the notion of championship teaching; Discuss the rationale and evidence behind the book Teach Like A Champion; and Share, discuss, view, and model champion teaching techniques (not strategies).

What is the difference between a strategy an a technique? According to Lemov (2010, p. 309), “a strategy is a decision and a technique is something you practice, hone, and adapt throughout your life. ”

What is the difference between a strategy and a technique? “Artists, athletes, musicians, surgeons, and performers of a thousand other varieties achieve greatness only by their attention to the details of their technique” (Lamov, 2010, p. 309).

Workshop objective: By the end of this workshop, each of you should leave with 3 -5 teaching techniques that when implemented correctly in your classroom will dramatically increase achievement in your students, potentially close the achievement gap, and better prepare them for success in college.

Rationale and Evidence Behind Teach Like A Champion Is teaching an art or a science? What are the tools (i. e. , techniques) of the teaching craft? Can we observe and quantify great teaching? What specific, concrete actions and techniques are associated with champion teachers?

Rationale and Evidence Behind Teach Like A Champion Doug Lemov observed highly effective teachers working with some of the most high need, low achieving children in urban schools. He categorized (n = 9) and identified 49 techniques used by these highly effective teachers (aka Champion Teachers).

Rationale and Evidence Behind Teach Like A Champion Many of the techniques identified in TLC are validated and substantiated by prior research from the 1980’s on effective instruction, effective teaching, and direct instruction.

The 9 Categories of TLC 1. Set high academic expectations. 2. Plan instruction that assures academic achievement. 3. Effectively structure and deliver classroom lessons. 4. Effectively engage all students in every lesson.

The 9 Categories of TLC 5. Create a strong classroom culture. 6. Set and maintain high behavioral expectations. 7. Build character and trust in students. 8. Maintain a brisk instructional pace. 9. Challenge students to think critically.

Examples of TLC Strategies Let’s take a look at the specific strategies by category and see some of them in action!

Set high academic expectations 1. No opt out 2. Right is right 3. Stretch it 4. Format matters 5. Without apology

Right is Right

Stretch It

Plan instruction that assures academic achievement. 6. Begin with the end 7. 4 Ms 8. Post it 9. Shortest path 10. Double plan 11. Draw the map

Effectively structure and deliver classroom lessons. 12. Name the steps (aka 5 step lesson plan) 13. The hook (aka Anticipatory Set) 14. Board=Paper (aka Guided Notes) 15. Circulate (aka Frequent

The Hook: Anticipatory Set

Circulate

Effectively structure and deliver classroom lessons. 16. Break it down (aka Task Analysis and Scaffolding) 17. Ratio 18. Check for understanding 19. At bats (aka high/frequent student engagement)

Check for Understanding/At Bats

Effectively structure and deliver classroom lessons. 20. Exit ticket (aka Closure) 21. Take a stand (aka Whole Group Accountability)

Effectively engage all students in every lesson. 22. Cold call 23. Call and response (aka Choral Responding) 24. Pepper 25. Wait time (aka Think Time) 26. Everybody writes (aka Quick Write) 27. Vegas (using song, rhythm, dance etc. )

Cold Call

Pepper

Vegas (song, rhythm, rhyme)

Create a strong classroom culture. 5 essential principles of classroom culture: Discipline Management Control Influence Engagement

Create a strong classroom culture. 28. Entry routine 33. On your mark 29. Do now 34. Seat signals 30. Tight transitions 35. Props 31. Binder control 32. SLANT

Tight Transitions/Do it Again

Binder Control/Do Now

Props/Joy Factor

Set and maintain high behavioral expectations. 36. 100 percent 41. Threshold 37. What to do 42. No warnings 38. Strong voice 39. Do it again 40. Sweat the details

100%

100%

Do it Again/Exit Routines

Build character and trust in students. 43. Positive framing 49. Normalize error 44. Precise praise 45. Warm/strict 46. The J factor 47. Emotional consistency 48. Explain why it matters

Warm/Strict

The J Factor

Maintain a brisk instructional pace. Change the pace Brighten lines All hands Every minute matters (aka ELT/ALT=1. 00) Look forward (aka cueing) Work with the clock

All Hands

Challenge students to think critically. Focus on questioning techniques One at a time Simple to complex Verbatim Clear and concise Stock questions Hit rate

Summary To teach like a champion requires finesse and discretion in the application (e. g. , the art of teaching) of the techniques of the craft (e. g. , the science of teaching) with the eventual goal of mastery in order to push all children to achieve academic success!

Summary The techniques of TLC were not derived from theory or ideology. The techniques of TLC were derived from effective teacher practice that led to significant closing of the achievement gap in highly challenged schools and students. Many of the techniques are research validated in previous education literature.

Summary The goal of Lamov (2010) is to get as many teachers as possible to apply these techniques in their daily practice to increase student achievement, as well as to adapt and improve them in their own practice.

Closure What have you learned today? What TLC techniques are you currently using in your practice? What new TLC techniques do you plan to use in your practice? Do you think teaching is an art or a science or both?

Closure Now go out and Teach Like a Champion!