230 likes | 528 Views
Lesson Study. Opening Activities (Movement Activity) Grouping Subgroup Article Sharing Subgroup Reporting. Lesson Study. Small Group Conversation Planning a lesson What does your typical planning session look like? Discuss the difference faced by various grade bands (k-5, 6-8, 9-12).
E N D
Lesson Study • Opening Activities (Movement Activity) • Grouping • Subgroup Article Sharing • Subgroup Reporting
Lesson Study • Small Group Conversation • Planning a lesson • What does your typical planning session look like? Discuss the difference faced by various grade bands (k-5, 6-8, 9-12).
Lesson Study • What is Lesson Study? • Professional Development • Curriculum Development • What does Lesson Study look like?
Setting Goals Process Planning the Lesson Reflecting and Sharing Results Teaching, Observing, and Debriefing Revising and Reteaching Lesson Study Process Big Ideas
Lesson Study Process • Setting Goals: Research Theme • Broad, Long Term Goals • Students will become confident and creative thinkers and innovators • Take initiative as learners • Be active problem-solvers • Develop scientific ways of thinking • Back
Lesson Study Process • Planning the Lesson • Lesson Study Team Develops Lesson • Identify specific lesson goals from examination of assessment data • Kenkyuu – Examination of curricula, content resources, expertise of others • Create detailed Research Lesson Plan • Back
Lesson Study Process • Teaching, Observing, and Debriefing • First Lesson Presentation • Roles • Teacher, Observers, Knowledgeable Other • Take notes on content and pedagogy. • Teacher and student actions, specific • emphasis on student thinking. • Back
Lesson Study Process • Revising and Re-teaching • Based upon evidence collected and the discussion during the debriefing session lesson study team makes changes to the lesson. • Team may meet several times to revise lesson. • Back
Lesson Study Process • Reflecting and Sharing Results • Lesson study team will record and share the research lesson they developed. • Teachers use the results of the research lesson to plan and improve other lessons and their instructional practice. • Back
Setting Goals Instruction Big Ideas Planning the Lesson Process Reflecting and Sharing Results Students Content Teaching, Observing, and Debriefing Goals Revising and Reteaching Big Ideas are the topics that teachers explore as they engage in lesson study. Big Ideas Habits of Mind
Big Ideas • Instruction • Consider core elements of Instruction • Grouping, questioning, engaging, assessing • Lesson study can bring about serious change in practice by focusing on important instructional practices and applying lessons learned to daily practice. • Back
Big Ideas • Content • Teachers explore the topic of the unit and the research lesson. • Consider key concepts underlying the topic as well as connections to other concepts. • This is a good opportunity for self evaluation. Many teachers identify gaps in their own knowledge as they develop the research lesson. • Back
Big Ideas • Goals • Teachers establish long term goals by considering what they want their students to become and where they are now. • Short term goals are established focusing on content and process. • Back
Big Ideas • Students • Teachers considers students prior knowledge and think about how children learn. • Identify: • Anticipated responses, misconceptions, strategies for intervention, how to build upon student ideas and actions. • Back
Setting Goals Instruction Big Ideas Planning the Lesson Process Reflecting and Sharing Results Students Content Teaching, Observing, and Debriefing Goals Revising and Reteaching Habits of mind are the qualities that teachers build and use in order to grow professionally. Habits of Mind Habits of Mind Research Stance Learning Together Self-Efficacy Conclusion
Habits of Mind • Research Stance • Lesson Study involves posing questions and problems, researching possible solutions, trying out new ideas, collecting data, and analyzing findings. • Teachers engage in inquiry, reflection, and critical examination of their practice. • Back
Habits of Mind • Learning Together • Teaching in the U.S. has become an isolated endeavor. • Lesson Study involves a commitment to a team of teachers. • All team members must establish and sustain a safe environment for collaboration. • Back
Habits of Mind • Self-Efficacy • Teachers are motivated and persistent in improving their craft. • They take responsibility and believe that they can make a difference in student learning. • Back
Lesson Study Process • Lesson Study Day 2 • Examining the Lesson Study Cycle: A Closer Look. • What does the debriefing session look like? • How can you conduct a research lesson in your school? • Overcoming obstacles to lesson study. Powerpoint content is summary information from Chapter 1 of: Stepanek, Appel, Leong, Mangan, and Mitchell (2007). Leading Lesson Study: A practical guide for teachers and facilitators. Corwin press, Thousand Oaks, CA.