Check for Understanding Isn't What Most Teachers Think
How effective teachers use quick checks differently.
This week I’ve been talking about one simple idea.
Explicit teaching isn’t about following a PowerPoint.
It’s about making instructional decisions while you’re teaching.
One of the clearest examples of that is check for understanding.
Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most misunderstood parts of an explicit teaching lesson.
I recorded a short audio training to unpack the two biggest mistakes I see teachers making with check for understanding and why they have such a significant impact on lesson delivery. Listen below 🔽🔽🔽
If you’re using explicit teaching in your classroom, I think this training will give you a different way of thinking about one of the most important parts of the lesson.
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