Professional learning of teachers through a lesson study process in England: Contexts, mechanisms and outcomes

International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies

Volumn 2, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 137-154

  Ylonen, Annamari ^a   Norwich, Brahm ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF EXETER   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Inclusive practice; Learning; Lesson study; Moderate learning difficulties; Professional development; Teachers

Indexed keywords

EID: 84926422120     PISSN: 20468253     EISSN: 20468261     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/20468251311323388     Document Type: Article

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