Learning to learn from teaching: a first-hand account of lesson study in Japan

International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies

Volumn 3, Issue 2, 2014, Pages 170-191

  A Ermeling, Bradley ^a   Graff Ermeling, Genevieve ^b  

^a Pearson Research and Innovation Network   (United States)

^b Orange Lutheran High School   (United States)

Author keywords

Japan; Lesson study; Professional development; Reflective practice; Teaching

Indexed keywords

EID: 84910683965     PISSN: 20468253     EISSN: 20468261     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/IJLLS-07-2013-0041     Document Type: Article

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