We learned about different techniques from the book “Teach Like a Champion”.
Chapter 1: Setting high expectations.
I particularly liked the questioning techniques, setting high expectations, and setting/maintaining high behavior.
Chapter 1: Setting high expectations.
- No excuses – Everyone is accountable. If students are unable to answer, they can rephrase from a teacher, student, or clue.
- Right is right – Don’t accept incorrect questions.
- Stretch it – Have students explain their thinking.
- Beginning with the end – Backwards design.
- Post it – Post objectives in the same place every time.
- Draw the map – Set the stage for sitting and learning (like theater seating) and keep walls clean so they’re not wallpaper.
- The hook – Skit, analogy, video, challenge, etc. are used to get the students interested in the lesson.
- Check for understanding – Use visual cues to check for understanding. (Thumbs up/down, stand up, etc.)
- Exit ticket – Use a 321 technique. Give me 3…, 2…, 1…
- Vegas! – Put a theatrical spin on things.
- Everybody Writes – Give wait time and allow students to write answers.
- Call and Response – Use choral response.
- Entry routine – Greet and create a routine upon arrival.
- Do now – Use quick starts (3-5 mins) where students put pencil to paper.
- On your mark – Be explicit with time limits and consequences. Have materials ready.
- 100% - Get everybody focused and don’t start until they are.
- Strong voice – Use a strong voice to gain attention and few words.
- Do it again – Do it again and again until it’s done right. Use group contingency.
- Precise phrasing – Use explicit instruction and praise specific things. Don’t just say “Nice job!” Tell students why it’s good.
- Warm/strict – Be warm yet strict with students. Start with a caring statement and follow-up with the consequence/direction.
- The J-factor – Use humor to create class cohesion.
- Changing the pace – Keep a perky pace instead of just changing subjects every 15 minutes just to fill the time.
- Working the clock – Make a sense of urgency by giving time limits.
- Every minute counts – Incorporate lessons into packing up, etc.
- Clear & concise – Format questions appropriately.
- One at a time – Only ask questions one at a time.
- Verbatim – Repeat questions exactly as phrased before.
I particularly liked the questioning techniques, setting high expectations, and setting/maintaining high behavior.