4 Conducting Practicing and Deepening Lessons
Element 9: Using Structured Practice Sessions
Element 10: Examining Similarities and Differences
Element 11: Examining Errors in Reasoning
Summary
5 Conducting Knowledge Application Lessons
Element 12: Engaging Students in Cognitively Complex Tasks
Element 13: Providing Resources and Guidance
Element 14: Generating and Defending Claims
Summary
6 Using Strategies That Appear in All Types of Lessons
Element 15: Previewing Strategies
Element 16: Highlighting Critical Information
Element 17: Reviewing Content
Element 18: Revising Knowledge
Element 19: Reflecting on Learning
Element 20: Assigning Purposeful Homework
Element 21: Elaborating on Information
Element 22: Organizing Students to Interact
Summary
Element 23: Noticing and Reacting When Students Are Not Engaged
Element 25: Using Physical Movement
Element 28: Presenting Unusual Information
Element 29: Using Friendly Controversy
Element 30: Using Academic Games
Element 31: Providing Opportunities for Students to Talk About Themselves
Summary
8 Implementing Rules and Procedures
Element 33: Establishing Rules and Procedures
Element 34: Organizing the Physical Layout of the Classroom
Summary
Element 39: Understanding Students’ Backgrounds and Interests
Element 40: Displaying Objectivity and Control
Summary
Element 41: Demonstrating Value and Respect for Reluctant Learners
Element 42: Asking In-Depth Questions of Reluctant Learners
Element 43: Probing Incorrect Answers With Reluctant Learners
Summary
Appendix A: The New Art and Science of Teaching Framework Overview
Appendix B: Lesson Seed—Fluency With the Salute Game
Appendix C: List of Tables and Figures
About the Authors
Nathan D. Lang-Raad, EdD, is a speaker, author, and professional learning facilitator. He is chief education officer at WeVideo. Throughout his career, he has served as a teacher, assistant principal, university adjunct professor, consultant, and education strategist. He was director of elementary curriculum and instruction for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, as well as education supervisor at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. He speaks at both local and national professional conferences, and is the cofounder of Bammy Award–nominated #LeadUpChat, an educational leadership professional learning network (PLN) on Twitter. Nathan is also the cofounder of #divergED, a Twitter chat focused on divergent thinking and innovations in education. He is a Google Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator, and 2016 Apple Teacher. He serves on the Children’s Right to Read International Literacy Association Task Force and is a board member on the Student Voice Foundation.
Nathan has written several blog posts that have been featured on the EdTech K–12, Corwin Connect, Education Week, K–12 Blueprint, and Solution Tree websites.
Nathan received a bachelor of arts degree in general science–chemistry from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, a master of education degree in administration and supervision from the University of Houston–Victoria, and a doctorate of education degree in learning organizations and strategic change from David Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee.
To learn more about Nathan’s work, visit www.drlangraad.com or follow @drlangraad on Twitter.
