Lesson study
A collaborative professional development method, from Japan, in which teachers plan, observe and refine a lesson together.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ), United States, International
- Topic
- Professional development
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Related terms
- Action research All four UK nations (details may differ) United States International
- Small-scale research that teachers carry out in their own classrooms to improve practice.
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