Japanese Lesson Study in Mathematics : Its Impact, Diversity and Potential for Educational Improvement
by Isoda, Masami; Stephens, Max; Ohara, Yutaka; Miyakawa, TakeshiFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2007-02-06
Publisher(s): World Scientific Pub Co Inc
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Summary
In Before It's Too Late: A Report to the Nation from the National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st Century (2000) in the US, the authors quote from James Stigler's conclusions from various videotape research studies of mathematics teaching: "The key to long-term improvement Ýin teaching¨ is to figure out how to generate, accumulate, and share professional knowledge." Japanese Lesson Study has proved to be one successful means. This book supports the growing movement of lesson study to improve the quality of mathematics education from the original viewpoints of Japanese educators who have been engaging in lesson study in mathematics for professional development and curriculum implementation. This book also illustrates several projects related to lesson study in other countries.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. xiii |
| Introduction: to the English Translation | p. xv |
| Introduction: translated from the Japanese version | p. xxv |
| Japanese Lesson Study in Mathematics | |
| Japanese Education and Lesson Study: An Overview | |
| "How is Lesson Study Implemented?" | p. 2 |
| A Brief History of Mathematics Lesson Study in Japan | |
| "Where did Lesson Study Begin, and How Far Has It Come?" | p. 8 |
| Official In-Service Teacher Training System | |
| How is In-Service Teacher Training Conducted in Japan? | p. 16 |
| Mathematics Curriculum and Way of Implementation | |
| How Has Mathematics Education Changed in Japan? | p. 22 |
| How Have the Goals of the Mathematics Curriculum Changed? | p. 26 |
| How are Curriculum Standards Improved and Implemented? | p. 30 |
| How is Each School's Mathematics Curriculum Formulated and Implemented? | p. 36 |
| Teaching and Assessment Based on Teaching Guides | p. 42 |
| Textbooks and Teaching Guides | p. 48 |
| What Kinds of Teaching Materials and Aids are Used in Japan? | p. 52 |
| What do Teachers and Teacher Trainees Think About Lesson Study? | p. 56 |
| Comparisons of Features of Past International Comparative Studies | |
| Why Have Japanese Lessons Paid Attracted Attention and What are its Features? | p. 60 |
| Understanding Japanese Mathematics Lessons | |
| How do Japanese Teachers Explain and Structuralize Their Lessons? | p. 64 |
| How do Japanese Teachers Evaluate Their Students in Their Lessons? | p. 68 |
| Methods and Types of Study Lessons | |
| Preparation for Lessons | |
| Annual Teaching Plan as a Plan for Nurturing Students: How should Annual Teaching Plans be Created to Impart Useful Skills and Creative Ways of Thinking? | p. 74 |
| Teaching Plans in which Questions Continuously Emerge: How to develop lessons in which students says, "Wow, it is really easy to calculate this way!" | p. 78 |
| Developing Creative Teaching Strategies Aimed at Imparting Diverse Ways of Thinking and Fostering Enjoyment of Learning | p. 86 |
| Unique Japanese Lesson Development - Models and Examples | |
| The Problem-Solving Oriented Teaching Methods and Examples | p. 92 |
| Discussion-Oriented Teaching Methods and Examples: Discussion-Oriented Lessons for Improving Students' Expressive Skills | p. 102 |
| Problem-Discovery Oriented Teaching Methods and Examples: What are Problem-Discovery Oriented Lessons? | p. 112 |
| Trends of Research Topics in Japan Society of Mathematical Education | |
| Lesson Study In Elementary Schools | |
| What are the Features of Lesson Study Projects Conducted in Elementary School Mathematics Departments? | p. 124 |
| How Have the Goals of Mathematics Education Changed? | p. 126 |
| How Have Research Trends at the Japan Society of Mathematical Education National Conference Changed? | p. 128 |
| Lesson Study in Junior High Schools | |
| The Current Status of Lesson Study in Junior High Schools | p. 130 |
| Changes in Curriculum and Class Hours in the New National Course of Study | p. 132 |
| Research Trends at the Japan Society of Mathematical Education National Conference | p. 134 |
| Lesson Study in High Schools | |
| Current Status of Lesson Study in High Schools | p. 136 |
| Changes in the High School Curriculum Based on the National Course of Study | p. 140 |
| Research Trends in the High School at the Japan Society of Mathematical Education (JSME) National Conference | p. 144 |
| Diversity and Variety of Lesson Study | |
| Lesson Study as In-school Training | p. 150 |
| A Study of the Class in Training Course for Teachers with Ten Years of Experiences | p. 154 |
| Ties between a University Faculty of Education and Its Attached Schools | p. 156 |
| Curriculum Development at Attached Schools | p. 162 |
| Lesson Study: A Partnership among Education Sites, Boards of Education, and Universities | p. 166 |
| Lesson Study Associations | p. 174 |
| Lesson Study in Teacher Education Programs: How do Students Become Teachers That Implement Lesson Study? | p. 176 |
| Lesson Study Project Supported by Ministry of Education Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: How to Effectively Use Computers in Class | p. 180 |
| International Cooperative Projects | |
| International Comparative Classroom Research Project | p. 184 |
| Lesson Study in Thailand | p. 188 |
| Lesson Study in North America | p. 194 |
| Lesson Study for the Effective Use of Open-Ended Problems | p. 198 |
| Lesson Study in Philippines | p. 202 |
| Lesson Study in Cambodia | p. 206 |
| Lesson Study in Laos | p. 210 |
| Lesson Study in Indonesia | p. 214 |
| Lesson Study in Egypt | p. 216 |
| Lesson Study in Kenya | p. 218 |
| Lesson Study in Ghana | p. 222 |
| Lesson Study in South Africa | p. 226 |
| Lesson Study in Honduras | p. 230 |
| Appendices | |
| "Exploring the Unfolding of a Cylinder": A 6th Grade Mathematics Lesson | p. 236 |
| "New Ways of Calculation": A 3rd Grade Mathematics Lesson | p. 240 |
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