Teachers Utilize Conceptual Refinement (CR)
LKSD Best Practice #8
The purpose of conceptual refinement is to support students in their comprehension of the content that was just learned.
Key Features of CR
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15 minutes at the end of a content lesson
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Should be conducted in the language of instruction
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CR often follows a completed lesson, during which students had plenty of opportunities to engage with partner work to practice new skills
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During the lesson the teacher monitors the class's progress to determine who may be struggling
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A student who is struggling may need more background support or clarification of the language that was used
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CR is specific to the content/ skill that was just taught
In this photo we can see the teacher is sitting at a separate table with four students while the rest of the class is working on independent practice at the end of their math lesson.
Credit: Suzanne Walters, 2/3 grade, Quinhagak 2022
CR time is inclusive of instructional block and should be listed in the daily classroom schedule
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CR may not be needed everyday in every subject area
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Where within the lesson cycle it happens varies based on student understanding/ need
For more information on the Best Practices Lesson Cycle, visit BP #4