Doug Lemov's field notes

Reflections on teaching, literacy, coaching, and practice.

05.19.23 Steve Kuninsky’s Amazing Habits of Attention Roll Out (Video)

  Two of the most important culture building techniques in Teach Like a Champion are Habits of Attention and Habits of Discussion. Habits of Attention is about teachers shaping the non-verbal signals students send to one another when they are talking. When the people in the room are looking at you–and looking a bit interested–you are…


08.07.13 For SLANT & STAR Teachers, a Mini Upgrade

Do you use STAR or SLANT as an acronym to help students know how to sit in class? If so try this simple tweak we picked up during practice lab at North Star today. Instead of saying “Everyone in STAR” or “Scholars in SLANT” try “Back in STAR” or “Show me SLANT.” The first, “Back in…