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Lesson Study - Enhancing learning through professional collaboration and enquiry
Lesson study is an approach to lesson observation that began in Japan and is now gathering a large following in this country. There is significant evidence emerging of the impact this approach has in supporting both improving the quality of teaching and outcomes for pupils. Professor Peter Dudley has written an informative book Lesson Study: Professional learning for our time on this approach and is an advocate of its efficacy as a powerful CPD tool for schools to use in developing highly effective learning communities. If you would like to read more about the research click here. The emphasis is on teachers planning a lesson together so that they can observe how well it works in practice.
The teachers target individual pupils to follow through the lesson in relation to their progress and the impact on learning as a result of the strategies employed throughout the length of the lesson. The teachers then reflect on the teaching, the learning, the resources used and what went well and what they would do differently next time. This is a collaborative process that does require a time commitment and it works best when it is planned as an integral part of the school's improvement strategy. Lesson study aligns so closely with the development of a coaching model and can really support the school's vision to embed a coaching culture where the sharing and cascading of good and best practice is a visible part of the performance management system and where the whole focus is on how pupils learn and how teacher development is at the forefront of the school's vision.
This training opportunity looks in detail at the principles of lesson study and focuses on the practicalities of how to build it into a whole school CPD strategy where the approach is seen as a priority where the time and the resources are allocated, where there is a commitment from the senior leadership team to develop teams in this way and where teachers can learn the coaching skills they need to collaborate effectively through reflection and the development of positive professional dialogue.
The day will include:-
- A focus on where Lesson Study could support greater collaboration and an opportunity for professional learning conversations linked to curriculum planning and delivery as part of any changes linked to the latest OFSTED spotlight on curriculum depth and breadth
- An opportunity to reflect on current practice in relation to CPD and a look at some of the research that emphasises how professional development is most effective if it is developed as part of a whole school collaborative approach where those involved can see the part they play in driving change and improvement
- A focus on the principles of lesson study and its efficacy as part of a whole school CPD strategy
- An in-depth review of current practice in relation to lesson observation, its purpose and its impact on learning and achievement for both teachers and learners
- An opportunity to look closely at coaching principles and how they apply in the context of a lesson study approach and as part of a whole school sustainable and cost effective CPD strategy
- Time to practise some coaching techniques and to raise awareness of the skills and attributes of a coach and how these can be used to create opportunities for self - reflection and self-improvement
- Resources for further planning and to provide a framework for sharing and cascading the learning from the day
Who should attend?
This event is relevant to a range of professionals within a school or college who want to learn about this significant development in CPD thinking. Firstly, line managers who have responsibility for teachers and who are part of the lesson observation process. Also teachers who want to learn how to implement a lesson study approach and use the coaching techniques that are pertinent to high quality feedback. It is also highly relevant to senior leaders who want to learn about the principles of both coaching and lesson study in order that they can plan how to include this approach in their strategic planning. Also, those with responsibility for CPD who can learn from the day and then take back all the resources to develop teams of staff back in school.
All our events are held in city or town centre locations or local to the main rail and road links. We usually begin with refreshments and registration at 9.30 with a 10.00 start and we usually finish between 3.30 and 4.00.
Prices:
First Delegate:
£295 +VAT
Second or Subsequent Delegate Price:
£245 +VAT
What our clients say about this course
- "A really good day. The trainer was full of useful information, extremely knowledgeable and was very easy to listen to". Head of CPD from a school in London
- "I really enjoyed the day. It was very interesting and extremely useful". A teacher from a school in Manchester
- "Help with planning linked specifically to my school and needs which I really liked". A teacher from a school in Cardiff
- "An effective day of reflection and planning". A teacher from a school in Birmingham
- "Really good clear practical advice, based around really intelligent themes and research". Head of CPD from a school in Bristol
- "I had a great day. Some really good materials provided that could be used back at school. Really useful". CPD coach from a school in Kent
- "An enjoyable day. It was interesting to talk with other teachers, being able to share experiences and ideas". A teacher from a school in Dudley
- "I really enjoyed the course. I liked the opportunities for discussion and questioning". Head of CPD from a school in London
Select & Book
- autumn Term Dates
Leeds, The Met Hotel
Monday 9th December 2019London, Holiday Inn Regents Park
Thursday 16th January 2020Manchester
Friday 24th January 2020Birmingham
Monday 3rd February 2020York
Wednesday 5th February 2020Bristol
Friday 14th February 2020Leeds
Friday 13th March 2020Manchester
Tuesday 24th March 2020London
Thursday 26th March 2020Cardiff
Thursday 2nd April 2020Exeter
Friday 3rd April 2020The Coaching School - Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Monday 6th April 2020
- summer Term Dates
Manchester
Wednesday 6th May 2020York
Thursday 7th May 2020Birmingham
Tuesday 12th May 2020London
Thursday 21st May 2020Cardiff
Friday 5th June 2020Leeds
Friday 26th June 2020Bristol
Tuesday 30th June 2020London
Thursday 2nd July 2020Manchester
Wednesday 8th July 2020Exeter
Monday 13th July 2020The Coaching School - Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Thursday 16th July 2020
- "A really good day. The trainer was full of useful information, extremely knowledgeable and was very easy to listen to". Head of CPD from a school in London
- "I really enjoyed the day. It was very interesting and extremely useful". A teacher from a school in Manchester
- "Help with planning linked specifically to my school and needs which I really liked". A teacher from a school in Cardiff
- "An effective day of reflection and planning". A teacher from a school in Birmingham
- "Really good clear practical advice, based around really intelligent themes and research". Head of CPD from a school in Bristol
- "I had a great day. Some really good materials provided that could be used back at school. Really useful". CPD coach from a school in Kent
- "An enjoyable day. It was interesting to talk with other teachers, being able to share experiences and ideas". A teacher from a school in Dudley
- "I really enjoyed the course. I liked the opportunities for discussion and questioning". Head of CPD from a school in London