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 isnβt just about knowing factsβitβs about developing a flexible and fluent understanding of the subject youβre teaching. As we explore in the episode, it involves deep, connected knowledge and critical thinking about questions: Itβs about knowing the content so thoroughly that you can adapt explanations, make connections between topics, and help students think critically.
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