Research lesson : Japanese reflective approach to the development of the Egyptian teacher professionally before and during the service.
Abstract
This research describes the use of Japanese Lesson study as a method of helping teachers create research lessons designed to develop students learning. Lesson Study is a process that Japanese teachers have utilized to systematically examine the effectiveness of their teaching for achieving desired learning goals. The process involves teachers working collaboratively to develop a small set of lessons. Working on these lessons involves planning, teaching, observing, critiquing, and revising the lessons in a continuous cycle. Rather than offer a new technique for teaching students, Lesson Study offers a mechanism for teachers to systematically investigate and improve their teaching. Japanese Lesson Study provides a model for teacher learning and a set of concrete steps that teachers can take, over time, to improve their teaching.