Newsletter | August 2024

Newsletter | August 2024

The World Association of Lesson Studies (WALS) aims to promote and advance the research and practices focused on Lesson Studies in order to improve the quality of teaching and learning. WALS 2024 ConferenceAstana, KazakhstanAspiring to Better Teaching and LearningConference Dates 24 – 26 September 2024 23 September – PhD Day 27 September – School Visit Main Program Keynote Speakers Darius Radkevicius, […]

WALS 2027 Submitted Expression of Interest

In chronological order of submission Proposed by Place/region of the proposed FTFC Institution supporting the FTFC Country Possible dates of the 2027 FTFC Argument Xingfeng Huang Rongjin Huang Shanghai UNESCO-Teacher Education Center/ Shanghai Normal University China A. 10 May – 25 June B. 13 Sept – 24 Sept C. 11 Oct – 30 Nov We are delighted to express our […]

Online Lesson Study Summer Institute

Online Lesson Study Summer Institute

Lesson Study Alliance in Chicago is offering its popular Lesson Study Summer Institute on Teaching Through Problem-solving (TTP) online, so that anyone can participate regardless of location! This institute was created by Dr. Akihiko Takahashi and Tom McDougal and will be led by Tom McDougal and Chicago teachers experienced in LS and TTP.

Fall IMPULS Immersion Program for leaders of lesson study.

Fall IMPULS Immersion Program for leaders of lesson study.

IMPULS (International Math-teacher Professionalization Using Lesson Study) in Japan and Lesson Study Alliance in Chicago, USA, will offer a Lesson Study Immersion Program in Japan, November 12-21, 2024. This program is designed for educators with first-hand experience of Lesson Study to develop leadership capacity. Space is limited, so register soon!

Call for papers for IJLLS Special Issue – Developing Generative AI-informed Pedagogies Using Lesson Study

Call for papers for IJLLS Special Issue – Developing Generative AI-informed Pedagogies Using Lesson Study

Call for papers for IJLLS Special Issue Developing Generative AI-informed Pedagogies Using Lesson Study Guest editors:Rongjin Huang (rhuang@mtsu.edu)Eric K C Cheng (eric.cheng@yccece.edu.hk)James Calleja (james.j.calleja@um.edu.mt)Patrick Camilleri (patrick.camilleri@um.edu.mt) Dear colleagues, We are glad to announce the call for papers in our special issue, titled “Developing Generative AI-informed Pedagogies using Lesson Study,” for International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies (IJLLS, Vol. 15, Issue 1, […]

A successful 2nd International Seminar 2024 organised by Collaborative Lesson Study Malta

A successful 2nd International Seminar 2024 organised by Collaborative Lesson Study Malta

On Saturday 3rd February 2024, Collaborative Lesson Study Malta (CLeStuM) held its second international seminar with the theme ‘Learning to Lead Lesson Study’. This seminar, which attracted over 80 attendees from 12 different countries that included Brunei, Croatia, Cyprus, England, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, the Philippines, Portugal, Switzerland and Turkey, focused on the learning to lead lesson study experiences of eleven […]

The 11th International Conference of School as Learning Communities, March 1 to 3, Gakushuin University, Tokyo Japan

The 11th International Conference of School as Learning Communities, March 1 to 3, Gakushuin University, Tokyo Japan

The 11th International Conference of School as Learning Communities will be held from 1-3 March at Gakushuin University in Tokyo. The conference theme is “Further Inquiry and More Collaboration: Reimaging Learning Innovation in Schools as Learning Communities”. It will be held simultaneously face-to-face and online. Last year’s the 10th conference attracted more than 20,000 participants from 31 countries and regions. […]

CLeStuM’s 2nd International Online Seminar

CLeStuM’s 2nd International Online Seminar

For the second time since its inception, Collaborative Lesson Study Malta (CLeStuM) will be organising an online seminar on lesson study – a professional development approach for teacher collaborative learning. This seminar, entitled ‘Learning to Lead Lesson Study’, will be held on Saturday 3rd February 2024. It focuses on the learning to lead lesson study experiences of eleven postgraduate students […]

Lesson Study-Das Spiel/ The Game

Lesson Study-Das Spiel/ The Game

How can we introduce the concept of Lesson Study to educators in a way that is collaborative, enjoyable, motivating and also informative? In response to this question, our research group from the University of Potsdam developed a board game that mimics a Lesson Study process. The game aims to support educators in developing their knowledge about Lesson Study as well […]