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EducationMathematics EducationTeachingEarly Childhood Mathematics EducationMathematics InstructionPedagogyClassroom ObservationLesson ReflectionMathematics PedagogyObservation Of Classroom BehaviorTeacher Professional DevelopmentLesson Planning ModelsMathematical Problem Solving InstructionMathematics Lesson StudyMathematics Professional DevelopmentMathematics Teacher CollaborationMathematics Teacher PreparationPrimary Mathematics Education
After attending the Primary Mathematics Professional Learning program (a 3-day Professional Development Program organised by the Department of Education Early Childhood Development) we were inspired to try the 'Japanese Lesson Study' format. A key element of the Lesson Study model involves a group of teachers working together to develop lesson plans that are then observed, analysed and revised. Throughout this process the teachers focus on making their lessons more effective as a means of improving students' thinking. More information about Japanese Lesson Study can be found at http://www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/subject/ japanese-lesson-study.phtml