How lesson study is used in initial teacher education: an international review of literature

Figures & data

Figure 1. Lesson study process.

Figure 2. Family of professional models and their contexts.

Figure 3. Flow diagram depicting records identified, included and excluded.

Figure 4. Template for data extraction.

Table 1. Dimensions of LS used in this review.

1.Settings in which LS done 2. Purposes for using LS 3. Study methodology used 4. Knowledge bases used 5. Focus of enquiry/development 6. Relationships of LS participants 7. Specific procedures involved in practice: number of research lessons; number of review & planning meetings; reteach revised lesson; group members; duration of LS practice: assessment of learning/change; nature of group communication: assessment of learning/change; learner involved in learner review