What helps teachers and students thrive in the study of history?

Lesson Study: Collaborative, Collegial, Robust Professional Development Teach/Observe Revise Lesson Re-teach Reflect/ Generalize New historical content and strategies Plan Lesson Image: Placer County TAH

Learn new historical content

Consider students’ needs

Plan a Demonstration Lesson

Review the Lesson

Teach the Lesson

Observe Students

Debrief the Lesson: Consider Observations, Student Work, Teaching & Learning

Visible Features of Lesson Study  Plan  Teach  Observe  Discuss  Etc. Key Pathway Lesson Plans Improve Instructional Improvement Typical Misconceptions about Lesson Study Image: Catherine Lewis

Instructional Improvement Visible Features of Lesson Study Planning Curriculum Study Research Lesson Data Collection Discussion Revision Etc. How Does Lesson Study Improve Instruction? Pathways Teacher Knowledge Teacher Commitment Community for Instructional Improvement Learning Resources Teaching Resources Image: Catherine Lewis

The time to collaborate with colleagues has broadened my strengths as a teacher. It introduced me to tools I could never have dreamed of on my own. Observing and assessing student work was invaluable. I’ve never had so many minds working so hard on such a high cognitive level lesson.

I observed students without distraction and saw the variety and depth of learning. Collaborating with colleagues and other professionals allows me to reflect on my own teaching practices and my students’ learning.

The lesson study amplified my appreciation for editing my work and appreciating student understanding. I am more curious and less apprehensive in the task of teaching.