Jan 05 2025 57 mins 16
In Episode 7 of The Elements of Great Teaching, Adam Kohlbeck and I delve into Dimension 1: Understanding the Content, focusing on Element 1: Content Knowledge from the Model for Great Teaching.
This element isn’t just about knowing facts—it’s about developing a flexible and fluent understanding of the subject you’re teaching. As we explore in the episode, it involves deep, connected knowledge and critical thinking about questions: It’s about knowing the content so thoroughly that you can adapt explanations, make connections between topics, and help students think critically.
Listen below.
