The Library
Curated collection of eResources on_ Lesson Study_ a model of professional development that teachers engage in to learn more about effective practices that result in improved learning outcomes for students.
A small team of teachers working together in a systematic cycle of planning, teaching, observing, refining and reviewing specific lessons in order to examine their practice and improve their impact on student learning.
A printable A3 guide summarising the Lesson Study process from the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).
These resources provide an introduction to some common observation strategies. Combining instructional guides and accompanying videos, the resources explain all you need to know to choose and implement an appropriate classroom observation strategy for your school.
Journal article
Article from online Teacher magazine (July 2016) published by ACER describing Lesson Study and its benefits.
Earp, J. (2016). Ongoing professional learning - Lesson Study. Teacher Magazine Retrieved from https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/article/ongoing-professional-learning-lesson-study
Playlist
A curated list of online videos from the Center for the Collaborative Classroom on Lesson Study a process that deepens the interaction of a school's professional learning community by developing the habits of self-reflection and critical thinking through collaboration with colleagues.
How to achieve school reform and organisational change has been a subject of much inquiry and interest by educators, education systems and academics. This volume advances both conceptual and methodological knowledge in understanding the cultural changes required at the school level to develop teachers' collective responsibility for student learning.
Conference Paper Abstract by Frances Whalan and Cheryl Williams on Australian Association for Research in Education
