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Lesson Study
Dr Yeap Ban Har [email protected]
www.singaporelessonstudy.blogspot.com
Marshall Cavendish Institute, Singapore
AN OVERVIEW OF
Photo: Hamanogo Elementary School, Japan
Photo: Attached Junior High School University of Tsukuba, Japan Lesson Study Study of a lesson as we plan
it, execute it and review it
Lesson Study A Platform for Professional
Conversation & Discussion Photo: Hamanogo Elementary School, Japan
Professional Learning
Communities
Lesson Study In Singapore, lesson study is one
professional learning tool.
Professional Learning
Communities
PLC Big Idea 1 Focus on learning rather than teaching
Photo: Northlight School, Singapore
Professional Learning
Communities
PLC Big Idea 2 Work collaboratively
Photo: Fuchun Primary School, Singapore
Professional Learning
Communities
PLC Big Idea 3 Focus on Results
Photo: Attached Junior High School University of Tsukuba, Japan
Third Big Idea in PLC
Focus on
Results
First Big Idea in PLC
Focus on
Learning Rather
Than Teaching
Second Big Idea in PLC
Work
Collaboratively
Identify Professional
Learning Goal
Plan Lesson
Research Lesson
Post-Lesson Discussion
Lesson Plan Revision
Identify Professional
Learning Goal
• School’s Goals
• Subject’s Goals
• Ideal Students’ Outcomes
• Actual Students’ Outcomes
• Identify the Gaps
• Identify Professional Learning Goal to Close the Gaps
School’s Vision
Subject’s Goals
Ideal Students’
Characteristics
Actual Students’
Characteristics
Gap
Professional Learning Goal
Professional Learning Goal
Example: To cultivate confidence among students in the learning of mathematics
broad but specific
Professional Learning Goal
Example: To develop mathematical understanding using natural, everyday language
broad but specific
Plan Lesson
• Study the Unit
• Study Curriculum Materials including Textbooks
• Identify Anchor Task(s)
• Anticipate Students’ Responses
• Plan Teacher’s Action
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Learning Outcome(s)
Task &
Key Questions
Anticipated
Students’
Responses
Teacher’s
Action
Notes
Source: Regular Lecture East Asian Regional Conference on
Mathematics Education 6 in Phuket by Yoshinori Shimizu
hatsumon – key question
kikan-shido – instruction
between desks
neriaga – polishing up
yamaba – climax of the
lesson
matome – summing up
bansho – board writing
• Observe Students’ Responses
• Detailed
• Related to Professional Goal
Research Lesson
Photo: Keys School Manila, The Philippines
Photo: Hamanogo Elementary School, Japan
• Observe Students’ Responses
• Interpret the Observations
• Raise Questions Based on Observations
Research Lesson
One Interesting Thing I
Saw During the Lesson
My Interpretation of
What I Saw
One Question I Have
Related to This
Observation
Post-Lesson Discussion
Lesson Plan Revision
• What if …?
• We teach this lesson again.
• We teach this lesson to struggling students.
• We teach this lesson using more technology.
• We teach this lesson …
Lesson Study Data
• Maintain a Group File • Take turns to write
meeting notes • Lesson Plan Drafts • Individual Reflections • Individual Observation
Notes: Summary • Student Data related to
Professional Learning Goal
Lesson Study Data
• Maintain a Group File • Take turns to write
meeting notes • Lesson Plan Drafts • Individual Reflections • Individual Observation
Notes Summary • Student Data related to
Professional Learning Goal
One Thing I Learnt Today and What Was The Source
Lesson Study Data
• Maintain a Group File • Take turns to write
meeting notes • Lesson Plan Drafts • Individual Reflections • Individual Observation
Notes: Summary • Student Data related to
Professional Learning Goal
One Interesting Thing I
Saw During the Lesson
My Interpretation of
What I Saw
One Question I Have
Related to This
Observation
Lesson Study Data
• Maintain a Group File • Take turns to write
meeting notes • Lesson Plan Drafts • Individual Reflections • Individual Observation
Notes: Summary • Student Data related to
Professional Learning Goal
Lesson Study Data
• Maintain a Group File • Take turns to write
meeting notes • Lesson Plan Drafts • Individual Reflections • Individual Observation
Notes: Summary • Student Data related to
Professional Learning Goal
Type of Student Engagement Stimulus
Average Score
of Novel
Application
Questions in
Common Test 1
Average Score
of Novel
Application
Questions in
Common Test 2
PCF Kindergarten Jalan Besar, Singapore
Bina Bangsa School, Jakarta, Indonesia
school-based lesson study
lesson study the essence
Edgewood Elementary School, New York, USA
Scarsdale Teachers Institute, New York, USA
teachers discussing learning collaboratively
teachers studying learning in action
open lessons
Open Lesson at EARCOME6
Open Lesson in Seoul, South Korea
Open Lesson during a school visit
Lesson Study Open House to
celebrate the conclusion of a
lesson study Open Lesson in Kanagawa, Japan
Open Lesson in Khon Kaen, Thailand
Lesson Study at Lesson Study Conference
Open Lesson in Las Vegas, USA
Open Lesson as a conference presentation
Open Lesson in Seoul, South Korea
Lesson Study to introduce the use
of a new programme / textbook
Critical Success Factors
• Learning teams comprising of
teachers who are sincere
about wanting to learn the
complex process of learning
• One or more team members
is able to synthesize
discussion to bring the team
from data level to
information and knowledge
that can be used in everyday
teaching
• Setting and using research
theme to guide all that we do
in lesson study.