Lesson Study Communities Increasing Achievement With Diverse Students [Paperback]

This implementation guide demonstrates how to translate each step of the Japanese lesson study process to the U.S. educational environment using specific, evidence-based strategies.This implementation guide demonstrates how to translate each step of the Japanese lesson study process to the U.S. educational environment using specific, evidence-based strategies. Required reading for school district professional development leaders who want systemic and consistent improvement. Wiburg and Brown share how this powerful professional development model from Japan can address the educational needs of students in culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse U.S. environments. Foreword by Akihiko Takahashi
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. Translating Lesson Study From Japan to the United States
2. Building Successful Lesson Study Communities
3. Assessing Your Readiness for Lesson Study
4. Connecting Instructional Goals to Lesson Study
5. Designing the Research Lesson
6. Reflecting on and Sharing Your Research Lesson
7. Integrating Lesson Study With Existing School Initiatives
Resource A: Professional Development Materials
Resource B: A Problem-Centered Unit
References
Index