Dwardu's Scoops - The St Edward's College Newsletter

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Volume 3

Number 6

08 February 2024

Dwardu’s Scoops ST EDWARD’S COLLEGE NEWSLETTER

Lesson Study—an oxymoron? By Daniel Caruana Smith

At St Edward's College we strongly believe in the concept of a having a learning environment built on peer driven, community of practice. Teaching is a compartmentalized profession, with educators all having their own area of expertise, and refining their practice according to the subject. It is only when the walls are knocked down that educators can catch a glimpse of what others are doing, and benefit from the sharing of good practice. Literature and research supporting such an open approach is extensive and t St Edward’s College we embrace this philosophy. At its core, lesson study is a collaborative approach towards the planning, delivery and observation of a lesson. Educators work together to generate a lesson plan, identify potential pitfalls, and deliver the lesson, all whilst being observed to further improve the pedagogy. The process fosters a culture of continuous improvement, where teachers collectively refine their instructional strategies, benefiting the entire school community. Bartalo (2012) highlights lesson study as an opportunity for educators to examine the impact of their teaching on students. It is an ideal scenario for teachers to plan, discuss and reflect on

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