Unit Internalization
The Unit Internalization Protocol provides a step-by-step process for understanding each unit prior to teaching, including what students will be learning, how students will be assessed, and the high-level arc of learning. By starting with unit internalization, teachers see how each lesson fits into the big picture prior to using the Lesson Internalization Protocol.
Lesson Internalization
The Lesson Internalization Protocol is the process by which teachers understand what students will learn in a specific lesson and how they will be assessed and make decisions about how to teach the lesson and support all students to be successful. The Lesson Internalization Protocol builds on the understanding of the overall unit/module/topic developed as part of the Unit/Module/Topic Internalization Protocol.
Lesson Rehearsal
Lesson rehearsal is an integral practice for developing strong teacher instruction of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and ensures that the “first teach is the best teach.” During lesson rehearsal, teachers will rehearse specific, challenging aspects of the lesson and walk away with tangible feedback from fellow teachers, a coach, and/ or a facilitator.
Lesson rehearsal can be a collaborative planning meeting or it can be incorporated into other protocols, such as lesson internalization or observation feedback. The protocol can be used for quick practice or more in-depth practice. Lesson rehearsal is a facilitated process; the facilitator could be a coach, administrator, lead teacher, or other instructional staff member.
Student Work Analysis
Educators engage in a collaborative process to analyze student work, support the development of skills, and improve learning. The Student Work Analysis protocol can be used to analyze student work samples individually or collaboratively with the goal of understanding students’ thinking, identifying strengths and progress toward mastery, and determining gaps in skills and knowledge. The protocol also supports the creation of a plan to take targeted action to support students’ development of skills and knowledge in future instruction.
