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Learning to learn from teaching: a first-hand account of lesson study in Japan

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Purpose – Over the last 15 years, Japanese lesson study has attracted growing interest as an
alternative to conventional teacher professional development. Despite its popularity and results, the
descriptive knowledge base of authentic lesson study in Japan is still limited to a few cases from
elementary math and science teachers. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the expansion of
the lesson study descriptive knowledge base by offering a first-hand account of two American
educators’ experience with lesson study at the secondary level while working as licensed teachers in a
Japanese school.
Design/methodology/approach – Using an autoethnographic case study methodology, the authors
document their personal experience working through a complete lesson study cycle with a ninth grade
English course in Japan, systematically reconstructed from field texts and deliberate co-construction
techniques.
Findings – The paper describes significant cognitive and socio-cultural adjustments that were
required to participate in the process, and highlights essential skills and mindsets for lesson study:
fashioning a coherent lesson storyline, articulating and testing working hypotheses, relying on
evidence to guide planning and reflection, embracing collective ownership of improvement, and
persisting with problems over time.
Originality/value – This first-hand account provides a distinctive inside look at lesson study from an
American perspective and offers a rare description of Japan-based lesson study at the secondary level.
The detailed records and insights contribute to researchers and practitioners emerging understanding
of prerequisite skills for lesson study.

Keywords Japan, Professional development, Reflective practice, Teaching, Lesson study

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International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies

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: Emerald Group., 2014

Deskripsi Fisik

International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies Vol. 3 No. 2, 2014 pp. 170-191

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English

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AKUNTANSI

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Asmawati/Syahrial

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