Choice Review

Lemov (managing director, Uncommon Schools) provides 49 tried, tested, and successful strategies or techniques for successful teaching in K-12. The 49 techniques come under headings such as setting high expectations, planning for achievement, structuring lessons, engaging students, creating a positive classroom culture, maintaining behavioral expectations, building character and trust, and challenging students. The premise is that by using these techniques students will have a better chance of attending college and being successful. As the introduction states, great teaching is an art. The techniques are not necessarily new or exciting; the key is that they are proven, tested, and assist students succeeding with learning outcomes. The layout of this book is easy to follow, and the included DVD (referenced throughout the book) contains excellent visual examples illustrating points in the book. This is an excellent book for new teachers and would be useful to pre-service teachers as well. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduate, graduate, and research collections. G. L. Willhite University of Wisconsin - La Crosse