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posted by:
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Kathryn Show
on May 20, 2003
at 10:39AM
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subject:
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Lesson Study
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Yes, smaller groups are definitely better for lesson study. We started
out without the planning piece but felt that something was missing. It
almost seems like the planning is one of the most revealing parts of
the process, especially if it is a lesson that all the teachers in the
group teach. Teachers usually get an aha here. We came up with a
template for the planning,note-taking during the observation, and
reflection. One of the areas on the planning part of the template is
to decide on a concept goal and a process goal. These are often
difficult for teachers to pinpoint, but so important. The template
uses our 4-part learning cycle as a frame and then we plan what the
teacher will do in each part and what the students will be doing. The
other parts of the template are used for the observation and reflection
afterwards and includes: evidence that students are working toward the
goals and formative assessment - implications for the next lesson.
It's a lot and that is why time is an issue. But I can't think of what
we could delete without losing something important for teachers to
internalize.
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