Question

A teacher's participation in a "lesson study" is a form of professional development that involves:

• A. A teacher individually analyzing their teaching methods and seeking feedback from students.
• B. A group of teachers collaboratively planning, observing, and refining a single lesson.
• C. Teachers attending a series of workshops and seminars to learn new teaching techniques.
• D. Collaboratively developing new educational materials and resources for a specific subject.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A group of teachers collaboratively planning, observing, and refining a single lesson.

• Lesson study is a Japanese professional development model where a group of teachers works together to design, teach, and reflect on a research lesson.

• This process allows them to deepen their content knowledge and pedagogical skills by focusing on how students learn a specific topic.