This document provides an overview of lesson study, a form of professional development where teachers collaboratively research, plan, teach, observe and discuss lessons. It includes:
- Information on stages of lesson study such as identifying a professional learning goal, planning lessons, conducting research lessons and post-lesson discussions.
- Examples of how lesson study is conducted around the world and adapted in different contexts such as pre-service teacher training.
- Details on tools used in lesson study such as maintaining lesson study data and documentation of meetings, lesson plans, observations and student work related to identified professional learning goals.