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"The companion to Teach Like a Champion, the book that took the teaching community by storm In his acclaimed book Teach Like a Champion, Doug Lemov shared 49 essential techniques used by excellent teachers. In his companion Field Guide, he further explores those techniques in a practical guide. With the Teach Like a Champion Field Guide, teachers will have an indispensable resource that complements their classroom application of Lemov's techniques. The activities are designed to accompany the practitioner on the journey to become a champion teacher. The activities span three stages: learning the techniques, preparing to use the techniques, and actual practice. In addition to developing and sharpening teaching techniques, the activities provide a proven system for assessing outcomes. The book includes thirty new video clips of champion teachers with analysis from the author. It also includes helpful charts for teachers to track their own progress and to record feedback from colleagues. Most importantly, by using the Field Guide, teachers will be prepared to successfully unlock the talent and skill in all their students. A hands-on exploration of 49 techniques that are guaranteed to boost success in the classroom Includes 30 video clips of champion teachers Written by Doug Lemov, bestselling author of Teach Like a Champion Teach Like a Champion Field Guide is a must-have workbook for every teacher, from beginner to veteran. The workbook is also a great tool for professional development"--.

Discusses the potential benefits of detracking, including raising achievement and narrowing the achievement gap, and offers advice on using the system in schools.

Describes nine different teaching strategies which have been proven to have positive effects on student learning and explains how those strategies can be incorporated into the classroom.

"Drawing from the authors' extensive research and professional learning partnerships with classrooms, schools, and school districts, this book discusses learning targets and reasons why they should be pursued in the classroom"--Provided by publisher.

Provides descriptions of each of the six elements of resilience, and features strategies school library media specialists may use to help support students faced with poverty, violence, illness, neglect, or other adversities.

Examines the late-twentieth-century movement that was designed to end educational inequity in America and to achieve transformational education for children from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Includes chapter notes.

A discussion of the benefits of excellence and how to achieve it.

Analyzes persistent myths about teaching and learning and offers ideas and strategies for dispelling them through creativity, fresh thinking, innovation, and authentic assessments.

Practical guide to higher education for African Americans, covering such topics as how assumptions black student's make about whites affect their academic careers, how to get grades changed, how to remember what the professor says in lectures, and how to balance study, work, family responsibilities, and fun.