Lesson Study Practical Guide - PRISM...

What is it?

The reflection or post-lesson discussion should take place on the same day and in the same classroom as the research lesson. The discussion can be comprised of four parts below;

1. The Lesson Study group describes the lesson plan, which parts they carefully designed and the reasons behind it.
2. The observers describe what they observed in relation to the research topic (the problem to be addressed).
3. A wider discussion including issues other than the research topic to enable suggestions for any revisions of the lesson plan and implication for future lessons.
4. Resource persons such as the SEI and development partners highlight key points and suggest improvements.

Lesson Study is a Continuous Learning Process

A reflection in Lesson Study leads to a plan for the next Lesson Study even if the subject or topic changes. As teachers work together to conduct Lesson Studies, experience as a school is accumulated. Therefore, not only the performance of one teacher can be enhanced, but also the teaching level of entire school is expected to improve.