Phase 4. Reflect & Revise

DIY Phases

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0. Prepare

1. Examine & Identify

2. Review & Plan

3. Teach & Observe

4. Reflect & Revise

5. Share & Network

Check out the overview video of Phase 4

Steps for Phase 4: Reflect & Revise

Teachers review data and reflect on the research lesson. (60 minutes)

TEXAS LESSON STUDY 5 PHASES - 1. Examine & Identify, 2. Review & Plan, 3. Teach & Observe, 4. Reflect & Revise and 5. Share & Network, where phase 4 is visually selected
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Step 1

Review and share observation data, student work, and assessments

  • In what ways was the lesson effective?
  • What can be improved?
  • Were some groups of students more/less successful than others?
  • Did any common misconceptions arise?
  • How will this impact instruction?

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Step 2

Add notes to the original lesson and incorporate your learning into the next unit or next Lesson Study

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Step 3

Repeat Phases 3 and 4 with the revised changes (optional enrichment)



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Teacher Tip

Enrich the lesson debrief with evidence from observation data and student work samples.

Explore these Tools for Phase 4

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  • Reflect and Revise Slide Deck

    (Reflect and Revise)
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    Download Reflect and Revise Slide Deck

  • Teacher Reflection

    (Reflect and Revise)
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    Download Teacher Reflection

  • Outside Observer Reflection

    (Reflect and Revise)
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