What is lesson study?

Clear T&L research focus

1870’s

Action research

What does it look like?

What does it look like?Joint plan Identify focus

MANY observe STUDENTS

Post-lesson discussion

Rationale30% more decisions

See 5% of interactions

Evidence based

Focused

The Process

Joint PlanningData based

Identify area of learning or pedagogy

Kyozaikenkyu – research teaching materialspossible problems

Case pupils

Teaching the lessonHigh levels of discussion

NO HELPING!

Use pupils

Observing the lessonFocused on students

NO HELPING!

Journey of students

Post-lesson discussionChair Focus on

research topic

Assess impact

Consider revisions

Koshi - Expert other

How does it work as CPD?Clear focus

None threatening observation and discussion

Evidence based

Post-lesson focuses on CPD focus

Refine a lesson

Findings shared

Develop or refine pedagogical approach.

What have we done?Developing students process skills in maths through problem solving

IMPULS / UoN / Bowland – Visitors

6 Research lessons

Observed others

Alliance Maths Network

What is next?Work with IMPULS / UoN / Nuffield on sustainable models

More research lessons

Lesson study as follow up to summer observations

Lesson study CPD package for next academic year

TLC at Redhill next academic year