Lesson study College based professional development

Lesson study is a collaborative and iterative process in which a group of teachers work together to plan, observe, analyze, and refine a single lesson. The goal is to improve student learning by refining teaching practices through ongoing reflection and inquiry. This process typically involves a team of teachers observing one another's instruction, collecting data on student learning, and reflecting on the effectiveness of their teaching strategies.

1.       To conduct a lesson study, you can follow these general steps:

1.       Form a team of teachers who are interested in working collaboratively to improve teaching practices.

2.       Choose a lesson or unit of study to focus on.

3.       Plan the lesson together, using research-based strategies and considering the needs of all students.

4.       One teacher teaches the lesson while the others observe and collect data on student learning.

5       The team meets to analyze the data and reflect on the effectiveness of the lesson.

6.       Based on their analysis, the team revises and refines the lesson plan.

7.       The revised lesson is taught again by one of the teachers, and the process repeats until the team is satisfied with the results.

Throughout the process, it's important to maintain open communication and a spirit of collaboration among all team members. The goal is to improve teaching practices and student learning through ongoing reflection and inquiry.