Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching

by Zach Groshell

This book reaffirms the enduring importance of effective explanations at a time when "teacher talk" is often undervalued. Drawing on the science of learning, Zach Groshell explores essential techniques for showing, telling, demonstrating, modeling, and presenting so that even the most complex concepts become accessible to all learners.
Engage with the art and science of "breaking it down" to discover how a direct and explicit approach to teaching can significantly impact classroom success.

107 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 26, 2024

Reviews

[Melissa Jameson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Common sense teaching grounded in cognitive science

I enjoyed reminded myself about good elements of teaching. I believe that the author has a strong grasp of how students acquire and process knowledge and skills. I think that this book swings back to the idea that direct instruction is a critical element of teaching students.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whoa. Shots fired. Kind of like his boldness. So many things he says are genuinely good advice. Just maybe a little…tyrannical?! Also, inquiry can coexist with a highly structured classroom. But mostly this is just a lot of good advice about strong pedagogical approaches in the classroom.

[Rebecca Mac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative for my teaching practices.

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[Allie Lively · Rating 4 out of 5]

So much of this book seems like common sense, but it's still good to learn that it's best practice and evidence based