TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose The purpose of this collaborative self-study inquiry was to enhance the professional practice of faculty members through the adoption of lesson study. A seven-member faculty of education self-study group engaged in lesson study in a computer and learning resources for primary/elementary teachers’ course with teacher candidates.Design/methodology/approach This study focused on providing teacher candidates with increased opportunities for action and expression during in-class instruction. This collaborative lesson study inquiry (Fernandez et al., 2003; Fernandez and Yoshida, 2004; Murata, 2011) involved the four-step process of planning, doing, checking and acting (PDCA) (Cheng, 2019). Several data collection methods were adopted and data sources analyzed.Findings Challenges the group encountered during the study included ascertaining the goals of lesson study and offering critical feedback to each other. While this made decision-making more intricate and intentional, there was exceptional value in participating in the lesson study process. The results revealed three overarching themes: 1) challenges in classroom observations; 2) hesitation in providing supportive feedback to colleagues and 3) deliberations regarding what constitutes expertise within subject-specific preservice teacher education.Originality/value While lesson study has been adopted fairly extensively in K-12 settings, its adoption in postsecondary education is limited (Chenault, 2017). Considering the merits of lesson study for K-12 practitioners, this research investigated the similar advantages that lesson study might have for postsecondary education faculty, students and programs.
VL  - 9
IS  - 4
SN  - 2046-8253
DO  - 10.1108/IJLLS-05-2020-0025
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLLS-05-2020-0025
AU  - Moghaddam Alireza
AU  - Arnold Christine
AU  - Azam Saiqa
AU  - Goodnough Karen
AU  - Maich Kimberly
AU  - Penney Sharon
AU  - Young Gabrielle
PY  - 2020
Y1  - 2020/01/01
TI  - Exploring lesson study in postsecondary education through self-study
T2  - International Journal for Lesson & Learning Studies
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 367
EP  - 381
Y2  - 2024/04/26
ER  -