Japanese Lesson Study Summary

Monday, July 1, 2002

• Introduction of group members and "how do you plan a lesson."
• Powerpoint introduction of key components of lesson study.
• Watching video on a Japanese Lesson Study.
• Discussed video.

• Participating in Lesson Study would help you "develop the eyes" to see children (whether you teach or observe).
• It is also a way to give and receive critical feedback (our culture does always welcome this).
• The number of individuals observing a lesson study can be VERY large in Japan.

• A lesson is like a swiftly flowing river by Catherine C. Lewis and Ineko Tsuchida, from American Educator
• "Lesson study in elementary school mathematics in Japan: A Case Study" by Makoto Yoshida (A paper presented at the Americal Educational Research Association 1999 Annual Meeting)

Back to Journal Index