Promoting math teacher active learning with the lesson study approach: A case study of in-service teachers' perspectives. Issue 2 (21st March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Obara, Samuel; Bikai, Nie
• Is Part Of: International journal for lesson and learning studies. Volume 8:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 135
• Page End: 148
• Publication Date: 2019-03-21
• Subjects: Lesson study -- Reflection -- Professional development -- Active learning; Education -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Teaching -- Periodicals; Learning -- Periodicals; 370.7105
• DOI: 10.1108/IJLLS-11-2018-0088
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2046-8253

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: Recent years have seen a movement toward using active learning to ground professional development in classroom practice. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach: The present case study describes how a group of middle school mathematics teachers improved classroom instruction through the use of lesson study. Findings: This case study suggests the success of the lesson study in supporting teachers' active learning. Originality/value: For the lesson study, teachers' active learning is assessed across four dimensions.