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FLDOE Lesson Study Guide - Polk County School District

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Appendix C-Scheduling and Planning Resource<br />

This document can serve as a tip sheet for preparing a successful <strong>Lesson</strong> <strong>Study</strong>.<br />

Planning For <strong>Lesson</strong> <strong>Study</strong><br />

Create a meeting schedule<br />

Consider several alternatives for dates for the meetings; try not to select dates that<br />

coincide with other activities or vacation days. During the first meeting time, the<br />

team reviews the lesson, makes modifications to the lesson or creates a lesson.<br />

During the second meeting time, the team observes one member teach the lesson<br />

while the rest gather data. Following the teaching of the lesson, the team meets for<br />

colloquium or debriefing. This can occur immediately or after school that day.<br />

Find and secure a place<br />

The location should be easily accessible to the team, with adequate seating, and<br />

appropriate outlets for any technology you plan to use.<br />

Contact the attendees<br />

Contact the people you would like to attend the <strong>Lesson</strong> <strong>Study</strong>, offering alternative<br />

dates for the training. Notify the team members of the meeting time and place.<br />

Establish a system for notifying members in case of an emergency or<br />

postponement.<br />

Review the materials needed<br />

Make sure all needed materials for the lesson and the meeting is available (chart<br />

paper, magic markers, post-it notes, highlighters, notebooks, paper, pens, pencils,<br />

flip chart, dry- erase markers).<br />

Think about the outcomes<br />

What do you want to accomplish with the team? Try to make a mission statement<br />

to share with the team during your first meeting. Example: "<strong>Lesson</strong> <strong>Study</strong> is a<br />

professional learning design. It is a cycle of instructional improvement focused on<br />

planning, observation, and revision of actual 'research lessons.' Through <strong>Lesson</strong><br />

<strong>Study</strong> we will deepen our knowledge of content, pedagogy, student thinking and<br />

our access to knowledgeable colleagues to improve instruction.”<br />

Before Each Meeting<br />

• Review the lesson plan to be used.<br />

• Review any print materials that accompany the lesson.<br />

• Decide on a time frame for the session.<br />

• Gather any materials needed for the discussion or activities.<br />

o Copy the lesson for all team members<br />

o Pull manipulatives/lab equipment/books needed<br />

• Familiarize yourself with the equipment to be used.<br />

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