International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies: Volume 13 Issue 5

Technology-mediated lesson study: a step-by-step guide

Michelle Hudson, Heather Leary, Max Longhurst, Joshua Stowers, Tracy Poulsen, Clara Smith, Rebecca L. Sansom

The authors are developing a model for rural science teacher professional development, building teacher expertise and collaboration and creating high-quality science lessons…

Transforming first-aid training: a new lesson study approach for the Red Cross

Barbara Hanfstingl, Thomas Andreas Ogradnig

The first-aid courses organized by the Youth Red Cross Carinthia (Austria) had a quality problem, necessitating a professionalization in teaching and time structure. This research…

A systematic review of the literature on lesson study in Germany: a professional development approach under the radar of research?

Julian Bucher, Klara Kager, Miriam Vock

The purpose of this paper is to systematically review the history and current state of lesson study (LS) in Germany. In particular, this paper describes the development of LS over…

Practicing variation theory beyond learning study

Pernilla Mårtensson, Ulla Runesson Kempe, Henrik Hansson

The purpose of this paper is to explore whether and how principles from variation theory can contribute to the planning of teaching and learning beyond learning study.

Preschool class pupils’ enhanced subitizing abilities by learning study interventions

Catarina Wästerlid, Mona Holmqvist, Damon Tutunjian

This study explores variation theory-based interventions’ contribution to enhancing preschoolers’ subitizing abilities during iterative lessons. Results are presented according to…

Implementing assessment protocols in compulsory school for students with intellectual disabilities: challenges and opportunities for teachers educating students with intellectual disabilities

Kamilla Klefbeck

This study investigates the impact of integrating structured assessment protocols within the Japanese lesson study (JLS) framework in Swedish Compulsory School for Students with…

Variation theory as a teaching theory in the theatre classroom

Pernilla Ahlstrand, Ninnie Andersson

The paper presents and discusses an example of findings from a research project. Filmed material from teaching situations in theatre has been the starting point for analysing and…

Lesson Study - The Game: designing a game-based professional development opportunity for teachers and teacher candidates

Klara Kager, Swantje Bolli, Julian Bucher, Eva Kalinowski, Miriam Vock

This design paper reports on the development of a board game for teachers’ initial introduction to lesson study (LS). Empirical studies suggest that teachers need to have a good…