...Selda Aras; Ayca Ulker; Betul Dilsad Ertekin; Gamze Nur Inonu Purpose This study aims to examine preservice early childhood teachers' experiences of Lesson Study within Communities of Practice framework. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a case study design. Twenty-three preservice...

...Geoffrey Wake Purpose This article aims to explore, by drawing on, and coordinating and combining Cultural Historical Activity Theory and Community of Practice theoretical perspectives, what we might learn about how to design for Lesson Study that best supports both collective and individual...

... and stimulates teacher-led action research for student learning. Communities of practice Lesson study Teacher professional development Teacher leadership 20 02 2017 07 05 2017 17 05 2017 26 05 2017 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2017 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re...

... organized by subject matter or grade levels, deeply engaged in communities of practice for instructional improvement. It facilitates the professionalization of teaching through the de-privatization of teacher practice, collaborative planning, giving and receiving actionable feedback, and holding one another...