In this episode, Wendy sits down with Doug to discuss the changes he’s made since writing Teach Like a Champion ten years ago and how the switch to teaching online has changed the teaching profession forever. You’ll also hear about the extensive cognitive science research that anchors all of the practices recommended in Teach Like a Champion 3.0 so that educators understand the “why” and “how” of everything they do.
Our Guest
Doug Lemov is a managing director of Uncommon Schools and leads its Teach Like a Champion team, designing and implementing teacher training based on the study of high-performing teachers. He is the author of Teach Like a Champion 3.0 and coauthor of Practice Perfect.
Our Host
Dr. Wendy Amato earned her Master’s in Education and Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Virginia. She holds an MBA from James Madison University. Wendy began teaching in 1991, has served as a Middle School Administrator, and still teaches at UVA’s School of Education. She has delivered teacher professional development workshops and student leadership workshops in the US and internationally. Wendy and her family live near Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Books
- Preorder your copy of Teach Like a Champion 3.0 or check out the Teach Like a Champion team’s other books
Blogs
- Building a Culture of Error: Read an excerpt from Teach Like a Champion 3.0
Videos
- Watch Wendy, Doug, and other members of the Teach Like a Champion team in a series of free webinars:
- Observe a vibrant, positive, and productive classroom culture in teacher Jill Murray’s classroom as she models Teach Like a Champion practices