International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies: Volume 7 Issue 3

On the theorization of lesson study and learning study

Keith Wood

The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction of the papers in the current issue.

Lesson study as a fundamental situation for the knowledge of teaching

Stéphane Clivaz

The purpose of this paper is to elaborate on the commonality between the Theory of Didactical Situations (TDS) and lesson study to propose a model of lesson study using both the…

Analysing the object of learning, using phenomenography: Music education in Swedish grade five classrooms

Pernilla Ahlstrand

In this paper, knowledge concerning the meaning of knowing the object of learning is developed using learning study as a research approach. The purpose of this paper is to show…

Making sense of international variations in lesson study and lesson study-like practices: An exploratory and conceptual perspective

Brahm Norwich

The purpose of this paper is to examine variations within lesson study (LS) practices and their connections with related traditions: teacher research/enquiry approaches…

Lesson study: an exploration of its translation beyond Japan

Sarah Seleznyov

The purpose of this paper is to explore the popularity of Japanese lesson study (JLS) beyond Japan and the challenges this translation might pose. It notes that there is not a…

Development of bansho (board writing) analysis as a research method to improve observation and analysis of instruction in lesson study

Shirley Tan, Kumi Fukaya, Shiho Nozaki

The purpose of this paper is to develop bansho analysis as a research method to improve observation and analysis of instruction in lesson study, which could potentially visualise…