- Participants should be volunteers but the invitation to participate should be inclusive.
- While working on a study lesson, teachers work together to develop a detailed plan for the lesson.
- One member of the group teaches the lesson in a real classroom while other members of the group observe the lesson.
- The group comes together to discuss their observations about the lesson and student learning.
- The group works together to revise the lesson.
- Another teacher teaches the revised lesson while group members observe.
- The group reconvenes to discuss the observed lesson.
- The revision process may continue as long as the group believes it is necessary.
- Teachers talk about what the study lesson taught them and how they can apply the learning to their own classroom. They may prepare a report to be shared with others.
Lesson study is a valuable tool to engage teachers in examining their own work and developing plans for improvement. It is anchored in a collaborative culture where teachers are comfortable working together and talking about complex issues.
I'd enjoy hearing from you about your experience with lesson study or other professional development activities.
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