Doug Lemov's field notes

Reflections on teaching, literacy, coaching, and practice.

12.08.14 Tacit Accountability Part II

Posted on Friday about the topic of Tacit Accountability after several really productive days reflecting on developing coaches (and other teachers) with folks from the US Soccer Federation and affiliated organizations. The idea is that in developing people–coaches, teachers, students, players–we want to build a culture where the expectation is that feedback gets used and where…


12.05.14 ‘Tacit Accountability’ and the Art of Making People Better

“Accountability,” a colleague once said, “is a gift. It’s a way to help people make sure they accomplish the things they want to do.”  It was an unorthodox way of thinking about the concept.  Most people hear the word “accountability” with a negative connotation.  Nobody likes to be held accountable.  Few people really enjoy holding others…