Mathematics lesson study in the United States: Current status and ideas for conducting high quality and effective lesson study

International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies

Volumn 1, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 140-152

  Yoshida, Makoto ^a  

^a WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Learning; Lesson study; Mathematics instruction; Professional development; Professional learning communities; Teaching; United States of America

Indexed keywords

EID: 84947334255     PISSN: 20468253     EISSN: 20468261     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/20468251211224181     Document Type: Article

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