Investigating the Use of Lesson Study as a Professional Development Model for 4-H Educators at 1890 Land Grant Universities

There is a defined need to provide accessible and effective professional development for 4-H educators. Lesson study is a Community of Practice-based approach to educator professional development. Prior research has shown lesson study to be effective with 4-H staff, adult volunteers, and teen volunt...

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Published in:Journal of extension 2024-09, Vol.62 (3)
Main Authors: Pierfax, Cynthia, Free, Travella, Franklin, Tiffany, Erby, Manola, Schmitt-McQuitty, Lynn, Meehan, C, Smith, Martin
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Language:English
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Summary:There is a defined need to provide accessible and effective professional development for 4-H educators. Lesson study is a Community of Practice-based approach to educator professional development. Prior research has shown lesson study to be effective with 4-H staff, adult volunteers, and teen volunteers. This inquiry, a multi-site case study, was designed to investigate the application of lesson study in authentic contexts with 4-H county agents from 1890 land-grant universities. Quantitative and qualitative measures revealed improved preparedness, participation, and camaraderie among participating educators. Other benefits to participants included improved lesson planning and implementation.
ISSN:1077-5315
1077-5315
DOI:10.34068/joe.62.03.36