Lesson Study: Making a Difference to Teaching Pupils with Learning Difficulties

Lesson Study has been developed and used in Japan for over a century and is increasingly used in the Far East, USA and now in Europe. Lesson Study shows how this powerful model of professional learning has been integrated with the principles of inclusive practice by classroom teachers in the challenging area of teaching pupils in the spectrum from Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) to low attainment. The book illustrates how Lesson Study has been practised and explores the optimal conditions in schools for its effective use. Essential reading for trainee and practicing teachers with an interest in how professional practice can enhance reflective practice as a means of school improvement and innovation for all pupils.

Table of Contents:
Part I: Introduction 1. An Introduction to Lesson Study: Its Relevance to Inclusive Teaching, Brahm Norwich (University of Exeter, UK) and Jeff Jones (independent consultant, UK) 2. The General Rationale and Underlying Principles of Lesson Study, Pete Dudley (independent consultant, UK) 3. Pedagogy for Pupils in the Moderate Learning Difficulties-Low Attainment Spectrum, Ruth Gwernan-Jones (University of Exeter, UK) Part II: Lesson Study in Practice: Case Studies 4. Teachers' Lesson Study Practice in Primary Schools, Gill Jordan (independent consultant, UK) 5. Teachers' Lesson Study Practice in Secondary Schools, Di Hatchett (independent consultant, UK) Part III: Lesson Study Evaluation: Ways Forward 6. Lessons from Evaluations of Lesson Study, Annamari Ylonen (University of Exeter, UK) and Brahm Norwich (University of Exeter, UK) 7. What have we learned? What are the future prospects and ways forward?, Brahm Norwich (University of Exeter, UK) and Jeff Jones (independent consultant, UK) References Index

About the Author :
Brahm Norwich is Professor of Educational Psychology and Special Educational Needs in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Exeter, UK. Jeff Jones is an independent consultant based in the UK.

Review :
This is a major contribution. The theoretical, empirical and practical aspects of lesson study are discussed in an accessible, engaging manner. Lesson Study will appeal to academics, policy-makers and practitioners alike, and will ultimately benefit many students who experience difficulties in learning. Neil Humphrey, Professor of Psychology of Education, University of Manchester, UK