Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching
Power: Just Tell Them is Zach Groshell’s book on explanations and explicit teaching, drawing on the science of learning. It explores showing, telling, demonstrating and modelling as ways to make complex ideas accessible, with a focus on classroom practice.
At a glance
- Focuses on explicit teaching and clear explanations, drawing on the science of learning.
- Covers showing, telling, demonstrating, modelling and presenting concepts.
- A short 112-page title aimed at educators and readers interested in classroom teaching.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Customer feedback describes the content as informative, clear and easy to understand.
- The listed 112-page length may suit readers looking for a concise teaching-focused book.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | HACHETTE LEARNING |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 1 February 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 112 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 103600368X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1036003685 |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Weight listed | 154 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14.6 x 1 x 20.8 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Teachers looking for practical approaches to explaining and modelling classroom content.
- Educators interested in explicit teaching and learning science.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights informative content, practical classroom strategies, clear writing and easy readability. These impressions fit a concise book focused on teaching explanations, though the aggregated ratings do not establish how useful its strategies will be in every classroom.
Positive themes
- Feedback describes the content as informative and practical for classroom use.
- Customers also highlight clear, accessible writing and readability.
Frequently asked questions
What is Just Tell Them about?
It discusses the role of explanations in teaching and explores showing, telling, demonstrating, modelling and presenting as ways to make concepts accessible.
Who is this book intended for?
The listing presents it as a book about classroom teaching, making it relevant to teachers and readers interested in explicit instruction.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 112 pages.
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