Dr. Zach Groshell’s book reaffirms the enduring importance of effective explanations at a time when “teacher talk” is often undervalued. Drawing on the science of learning, he 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.
In the media
- The Bell Ringer: Just Tell Them: A conversation with Zach Groshell
- Learning & the Brain: Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching by Zach Groshell
- Mind the Gap: Just Tell Them: Explicit Teaching with Zach Groshell
Reader praise
“In less than one hundred pages, Groshell clearly and concisely articulates the why, what, and how of explicit instruction. In doing so, he demonstrates the efficiency of the method. He begins by explaining the “cognitive architecture” of students, highlighting working memory and long-term memory. When teachers understand the cognitive science behind learning, it will positively impact the way they approach teaching.” — Sean Geoghegan via Amazon
“This book is amazing! I have read other books about explicit instruction that were intense/hard to read at times and not always that explicit. “Just Tell Me” is not like those other books. It is very clear how to use explicit instruction in your whole class and/or small groups. There are specific examples that help make the explanations clearer. Things that you can start doing in your whole class and/or small groups the very next day. This book is a must read for every educator no matter the grade level. It would be a great addition to any college education course as well!” — Rhonda Copeland via Amazon
“This book is an excellent guide for the beginner in getting started with evidence based practice, and Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI). It should be required reading in all methods classes at schools of education – I sure wish it was at mine, 20 years ago.” — Bill Wanders via Amazon
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Publisher : John Catt Educational
Publication date : November 26, 2024
Language : English
Print length : 112 pages
ISBN-10 : 103600368X
ISBN-13 : 978-1036003685
