Improving mathematics instruction through lesson study: A theoretical model and North American case

Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education

Volumn 12, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 285-304

  Lewis, Catherine C ^a   Perry, Rebecca R ^a   Hurd, Jacqueline ^b  

^a MILLS COLLEGE   (United States)

^b Addison School   (United States)

Author keywords

Lesson study; Mathematics content knowledge; Pedagogical content knowledge; Professional development; Professional learning; Teacher change; Teacher community

Indexed keywords

EID: 67650621606     PISSN: 13864416     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10857-009-9102-7     Document Type: Article

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