Parallel Session 1
Sub Theme: Lesson or Learning Studies in Different Cultural, Subject, and Learning Contexts (Primary and Secondary Schools)
Chairperson: Kanako Kusanagi
Integration of History, Malay Language and Physical Education subjects in strengthening Higher Order Thinking Skills Through Lesson Study
One of the problems of Form 5 Brilliant students is that they cannot master the correct techniques in answering Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions. This situation has an impact on their scores in the assessment. Therefore, Lesson Study was conducted to resolve the issue by combining subject of History, Physical Education and Health Education and Malay Language through the application of Cross Curricular Elements (CCE) in teacher teaching. The integration between these three subjects can improve the problems faced by the students for the topic of ‘Malaysia's involvement in the Commonwealth. A total of two Lesson Study cycles were implemented to help resolve the issues encountered. Findings based on reflections in cycle 1 on 27 April 2022 show that students feel happy when several teachers teach this teaching topic at the same time. However, in Cycle 1 this issue is still not successfully resolved. Cycle 2 was implemented on 13 May 2022 by making improvements to the teachers' Daily Teaching Plan (RPH). Findings from Cycle 2 found that the use of Formula AS3KNP and URT Technique has helped Form 5 Brilliant students in writing answers HOTS questions using grammatical sentences. A focused follow-up study related to Lesson Study is proposed to be implemented in order to solve the learning problems of other students for History and Malay Language subjects.
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Papers
Malaysia
Noel Jimbai Anak Balang , Dancy Anak Agan, Catherine Singgal Anak Nawoh, Mickey Anak Peter Langan
Improving ESL Primary School Learners’ Speaking Skills Through Lesson Study
Among the four linguistic skills, speaking skill allows both speaker and listener to interact as the fulfillment of communication. Globally, English Language is of high demand across the continents and age groups and this implies the significant of mastering this skill. A study conducted in a rural school in Borneo Island is aiming to develop ESL learners’ speaking skills through the implementation of lesson study. Initial observation on the Year 5 students revealed that majority of the students in the class had difficulty in speaking due to inadequate proficiency in the language which in turn impacted them to portray low confidence in speaking. Henceforth, Lesson Study was carried out by focusing on improving students’ ability to interact in short exchanges through the application of multi modality in the teaching and learning. This research has involved two cycles of Lesson Study which involves 7 mixed abilities students in a low enrolment rural school. The data were taken from the results of the pre-test to post-test and classroom observation. Findings in the first cycle showed that the students were able to interact but most of them were not able to use the suitable statements as well as the grammar rules. Thus, the second cycle was conducted by improvising the lesson plan in the first cycle by adding another technique to solidify students’ understanding on the usage of the correct statements and grammar rules in their speaking. The research showed that the students have improved their speaking skills and gained confidence too.
195
Papers
Malaysia
Noel Jimbai , Venissa Anak Ugun, Nurul Fariezza binti Ab. Rahim
Learning Study (LS) on Sirah Subject Amongst Year 4 pupils at a Selected Primary School in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Sirah is one of main subject in Kelas Al-Quran dan Fardhu Ain (KAFA) which is related to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) history. Learning study (LS) process is employed as a method and strategy for educators to set up the aim to improve student’s mastery and performance in the process of learning as suggested by DuFour, Eaker, and DuFour in 2006 . This study is conducted by applying a collaborative process embedded in LS where collaborative discussions among teachers teaching Sirah Year 4 in the respective school. The teachers planned, discussed and developed the respective lesson plan as well as the teaching and learning activities. Thus, during the execution of LS, teachers, an expert, and facilitators were present to observe the learning processes. After the learning observation, a reflection session was conducted. The reflection session was the most beneficial part of the LS process where teachers and participants provided feedback focusing on the pupils learning. Upon completing the reflection, teachers decided to enhance the teaching and learning process again taking into considerations of the constructive ideas and suggestions. The outcomes of this reflection were shared and collaborated among educators through reflective discussion and modification of lesson plan. LS needs to be practiced and cultivated amongst teachers in order to improve pupils learning processes. This LS with related to the teaching of Sirah has proven the pupils learning has had improved and the idea of teachers’ collaboration has been implemented. Teachers were no longer working in silo.
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Papers
Malaysia
Nadia Nazreen binti Mohd Nasir , Siti Fauziah binti Jaafar, Pn Norliza binti Abd Razak, Pn Noorliza binti Mohammad, Dr. Hasnah binti Abdullah, Pn Faizah binti A. Karim
Effects of Group Discussion Towards Students' Conceptual Understanding - Data from Lesson Study
Purpose - This research investigated how group discussion affects primary students' conceptual understanding of the concept of area. Research lessons were a component of this research. In this paper, the focus is on the observations collected by lesson-study participants.
Methodology - Students in this school are expected to be able to participate independently in group discussions where they share their ideas freely during problem solving. This study involved students who solved problems in groups and those who solved problems individually during lessons. The data collected included pre-test and post-test scores, observations by lesson-study participants and reflections by the researcher.
Findings - The post-test results suggest positive outcomes of group discussion on conceptual understanding. In this paper, we emphasise on the qualitative data gleaned from lesson-study participants' observation notes.
Originality - This research was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic when students were using digital platforms in remote learning. Students used Roundtable, a feature of Noosphere - the digit platform used, to create their own small groups, invite group members and conduct discussions to solve mathematical problems.
Theory - Based on the theory of Jaques (2004) argues that the purposes and benefits of group learning coincide closely with the goals of higher education in general.
Keywords - Lesson study of group discussion
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Papers
Indonesia
Wulan Tisahyuning Tyas , Krismon Noldiantus Liwe Tude
Effects of Group Discussion in Online Learning on Mathematical Problem-Solving Skills on Primary Students
Purpose - The aim of this study is to see how digitalized group discussion affects students’ problem-solving skills in Mathematics. Improving students’ problem-solving skills has always been a challenging topic in Mathematics education. The purpose of the study is to investigate the effects on group discussion using online platform on Mathematical problem solving.
Design/methodology/approach - This study investigated students who did group discussion and answered mathematical problems. The students solved problems collaboratively and the others solved problems individually. Students received the same treatment otherwise. The data collected includes solutions to problems in the pre- and post- tests, observation of the students using lesson study approach and students’ interview.
Findings - Digitalized group discussion seems to have positive impacts towards the students’ ability in problem solving, such as defining problem, planning for solution, implementing best solution, and checking the solution. This study focuses on the lesson study aspects of the study.
Originality/value - This study addresses the process of students’ discussion in small groups using digital platform (Roundtable feature on Noosphere) and its impacts on the way they solve problems individually during pre- and post- tests.
Paper type - Research paper
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Papers
Indonesia
Wulan Tisahyuning Tyas , Krismon Noldiantus Liwe Tude
Internalization of Di Zi Gui Values - Character Education through Positive Discipline in the Learning Process
Abstract
The decline in moral values, character and social values in society is worrying. Hence, character education is the main focus in Indonesian education. Pahoa School integrates Di Zi Gui values to strengthen its character education program. In brief, Di Zi Gui focuses on three areas - love, truth and intelligence. The internalization of these values can be achieved using various strategies. One of them is through positive discipline. Positive discipline is a strategy to discipline students without the use of punishment. They learn through realization, consequences, responsibility, and mutual respect so that values are internalized and become the students' character. In this study, the following research questions were investigated through a lesson-study process: (1) how educators apply a positive discipline approach in the process of internalizing Di Zi Gui values in the learning process in the classroom?; (2) how the school environment supports the process of internalizing Di Zi Gui’s values using a positive discipline approaches? (3) how the application of positive discipline approaches impacts the internalization of Di Zi Gui's values of children?
This study uses Peter Berger's theory of internalization and the theory of positive discipline in the learning process. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach.
Keywords: Internalization, Di Zi Gui, Character, Discipline Positive
242
Papers
Indonesia
Angga Sri Prasetyo
Lesson study and Tokkatsu for Building a Caring School Community
This presentation explores a case of elementary school reform in Indonesia. The majority of lesson study in Indonesia are implemented for the subject-teacher forum. However, a whole-school lesson study requires a transformation of an organizational norm. In fact, in the top-down culture of the Indonesian school context, there are challenges in implementing student-centered approaches and collaborative learning proposed by lesson study. To overcome this challenge, School Y introduced another Japanese education model called Tokkatsu. By incorporating various Tokkatsu (non-academic) activities into lesson study, teachers were able to equip students with “learning skills,” which prepared them to engage in collaborative learning. Through facilitating students to build classroom communities, teachers realized students could do more than they had initially imagined and reconceptualized their understanding of student learning. By exchanging these experiences, teachers were able to share new ideas and connect with one another for the shared mission to ensure the well-being of students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings show school reform by lesson study requires transforming social relationships among teachers in order to build dialogic relationships. By incorporating Tokkatsu into lesson study, teachers were able to experiment with student-centered pedagogy in non-academic activities first. Through these activities, teachers gradually deconstructed the boundary between teachers and students and were able to build an emphatic relationship with students. While the past research of lesson study focused on improving academic and cognitive learning, this study focuses on school reform for holistic learning, including social and emotional learning.
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Papers
Japan
Kanako Kusanagi , Tatang Suratno, Andrian Rizki Ajie