Using the Lesson Study Approach to Plan for Student Learning

The Lesson Study approach is a method of professional development that encourages teachers to reflect on their teaching practice through a cyclical process of collaborative lesson planning, lesson observation, and examination of student learning. The research base on effective professional developme...

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Published in:Middle school journal 2009-01, Vol.40 (3), p.50-57
Main Authors: Anfara, Vincent A., Lenski, Susan J., Caskey, Micki M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Community
Educational Objectives
Learning
Learning Theories
Lesson plans
Middle School Teachers
Professional development
Students
Teacher Improvement
Teachers
Teaching Methods
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Summary:The Lesson Study approach is a method of professional development that encourages teachers to reflect on their teaching practice through a cyclical process of collaborative lesson planning, lesson observation, and examination of student learning. The research base on effective professional development indicates that there are predominantly six components that should be featured: (a) whether it actively fosters a reform style (i.e., study group, mentoring relationship, teacher research) rather than a traditional workshop; (b) whether it is of sufficient duration; (c) the degree to which it emphasizes the collective participation of groups of teachers from the same school, department, or grade level; (d) the extent to which it provides opportunities for active learning; (e) whether it promotes coherenceby incorporating experiences that are consistent with teachers' goals and state standards; and (f) the degree to which it has a content focus (Desimone, Porter, Garet, Yoon, & Birman, 2002).
ISSN:0094-0771
2327-6223
DOI:10.1080/00940771.2009.11495587