Lesson Research Logistics

Lesson Research Logistics

Before diving into moving to the Plan phase, take a moment to take stock of your work in the Study Phase. TIME: 5-20 minutes GOALS Make sure you have studied the topic (standards, curriculum, research) before diving into planning the unit and lesson Examine the...
Examine the Unit Plan

Examine the Unit Plan

A lesson needs to be considered within the context of the overall unit. TIME: 20-90 minutes GOALS Identify the unit goals, record them in your plan, and explain the rationale for any departures from your curriculum Outline the unit plan and explain how it relates to...
Identify and Examine the Research Lesson

Identify and Examine the Research Lesson

Now that you have designed the unit flow, decide which lesson will be the research lesson. TIME: 30-50 minutes GOALS Choose the lesson and identify lesson goals Remind yourself of your long-term goals and theory of action Do the lesson task and anticipate student...
Design the Flow of Instruction

Design the Flow of Instruction

This step challenges you to design a lesson driven by student thinking. TIME: 40 minutes GOALS Identify the lesson flow that will take students from where they are now to the new learning of the lesson Identify how students’ thinking (not the teacher’s telling) can...
Focus the Data Collection

Focus the Data Collection

Well-designed data collection allows a fruitful post-lesson discussion. TIME: 10-15 minutes GOALS Identify data to collect during the lesson Choose data collection tools and approaches A Identify Data to Collect Decide on the data that will help you grasp what...
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