The Nine Commandments of Good Teaching
Teach 1
Lead well-organized, objective-driven lessons
Teach 2
Explain content clearly
Teach 3
Engage students at all learning levels in rigorous work
Teach 4
Provide students with multiple ways to engage with content
Teach 5
Check for student understanding
Teach 6
Respond to student misunderstandings
Teach 7
Develop higher-level understanding through effective questioning
Teach 8
Maximize instructional time
Teach 9
Build a supportive, learning-focused classroom community
Lead well-organized, objective-driven lessons
Teach 2
Explain content clearly
Teach 3
Engage students at all learning levels in rigorous work
Teach 4
Provide students with multiple ways to engage with content
Teach 5
Check for student understanding
Teach 6
Respond to student misunderstandings
Teach 7
Develop higher-level understanding through effective questioning
Teach 8
Maximize instructional time
Teach 9
Build a supportive, learning-focused classroom community