Hybrid lesson study: extending lesson study on-line. Issue 2 (27th May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: D. Nickerson, Susan; Fredenberg, Michael; Kinsella Druken, Bridget
• Is Part Of: International journal for lesson and learning studies. Volume 3:Issue 2(2014)
• Page Start: 152
• Page End: 169
• Publication Date: 2014-05-27
• Subjects: USA -- Professional development -- Lesson study -- Hybrid learning environment -- Mathematics instruction -- Professional learning communities; Education -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Teaching -- Periodicals; Learning -- Periodicals; 370.7105
• DOI: 10.1108/IJLLS-06-2013-0037
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2046-8253

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – Lesson study in the USA provides a space for teachers to discuss classroom teaching with a goal of improving student learning. In general, US teachers' professional lives are constrained by a lack of time for planning and observation. Within a lesson study context, we designed and utilized a web site to support and extend collaboration among teachers of mathematics at 26 school sites across two school districts. The purpose of this paper is to describe the lesson study context and share results of the investigation and affordances of the web site. Design/methodology/approach: – Through the use of a survey, discourse analysis, and grounded theory, we examined how teachers used the web site and how best to foster regular and inclusive participation. Findings: – The results reveal the web site spans time and distance. A significant percentage of the teachers used the web site for accessing resources, while a smaller fraction of teachers used the web site to discuss pedagogy and students' mathematical thinking. Originality/value: – The work expands the descriptive knowledge base of lesson study efforts in the US with the hybrid lesson study model that addresses the time constraints of US teachers. Also, the work addresses the challenge of geographical distance associated with facilitating communication among teachers from multiple sites.