Tuning through Collaboration English Language Arts and Mathematics Model Curriculum Writing Team July 6, 2004

Japanese Lesson Study A Lesson Is Like a Swiftly Flowing River

Tuning Protocol A formalized way to get feedback on a work in progress. –Peer editing –Enables work to be refined before it is field tested –Process can be completed in minutes for lessons minutes for assessments

Tuning Protocol - Roles Timekeeper Tunee – lesson writer Tuner – writing members

Tuner Review (4-5 minutes) Tuner distributes copies of the lesson to each member of the team. Each member silently reads the lesson and jots notes or questions Tuning Protocol-Step 1

Tuning Protocol-Step 2 Overview (1 minute) Writer gives overview of lesson and explains decisions Members listen

Tuning Protocol-Step 3 Clarification (1 minute) Members ask writer clarifying questions What do you mean by… Could you reword…. How is the class arranged? No discussion is allowed

Tuning Protocol-Step 4 Discussion (4-5 minutes) Writer listens and takes notes as members discuss revisions Feedback Positive Points Questions that arise regarding -standards alignment -accurate content and process -clarity in direction

Tuning Protocol-Step 5 Response (2-3 minutes) Tuner responds to feedback about changes and new insights Asks clarifying questions for revision

Tuning Protocol NOTE: Group feedback may be used at the writers discretion

Tuning Protocol What does collaboration look like? What does collaboration sound like?

Tuning Protocol Team Contract or Rubric Self-reflection