Description
This insightful volume offers an overview of the fundamentals of lesson student practice in US teacher education as well as examples from math and science teacher educators using lesson study in their local contexts.
About the Author
Sharon Dotger is a professor of science education in the Syracuse University School of Education and the faculty director of teacher education and undergraduate studies. She teaches courses in elementary and secondary science methods and courses in curriculum, learning theory, teacher professional development, and science education research.Gabriel Matney is a professor of mathematics education in the College of Education and Human Development at Bowling Green State University. He teaches mathematics education and methods courses for K-12 teaching programs.Jennifer Heckathorn is an instructor in teacher education at Syracuse University. Her research focuses on teachers' decision-making about their professional development experiences. She has prior experience as a public school teacher and administrator.Kelly Chandler-Olcott is Laura J. & L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence and dean of the Syracuse University School of Education.Miranda Fox is a secondary mathematics teacher in Ohio. She has a master's in curriculum and teaching with a computer technology endorsement from Bowling Green State University. In graduate school, Miranda facilitated lesson study and conducted research on PSTs experience with lesson study in Thailand.
