Since Lewis and Hurd's Lesson Study Steps by Steps, teachers, educators, and school leaders who want to practise or are practising lesson study in mathematics outside Japan have been waiting for this book. In a subtle interplay of research findings and practical know-how, US and UK teachers, educators, researchers, and school leaders who successfully implemented Collaborative Lesson Research speak to us in our shared language, about a context that we can easily relate to.
Stephane Clivaz, Professor of Mathematics Education, Lausanne University of Teacher Education
This is a great book for mathematics teachers and teacher educators who are seeking to incorporate collaborative learning in their practice. This 'how to' of collaborative lesson research provides a direct link between theory and practice in education. Most importantly, the core focus of the book is the increased enjoyment and achievement of students of mathematics.
Dr Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain, Assistant Professor, University College Dublin
With this lesson study guidebook, the editors and authors provide key contributions to our understanding of how lesson study may be adapted and become sustainable in countries outside Japan. The insights emerging from the Collaborative Lesson Research approach to lesson study, implemented in different settings, offers an excellent resource and makes this volume a must read for teacher educators, lesson study facilitators, school leaders and researchers.
James Calleja, Collaborative Lesson Study Malta, Faculty of Education, University of Malta
Collaborative Lesson Research is a particular way of conducting lesson study that highlights the key elements of this professional development process. This book presents the experience of leaders, practitioners and participants in Collaborative Lesson Research and is an essential support for those interested in getting involved as well as in improving their experience in lesson study in the most powerful way.
Joao Pedro da Ponte, Instituto de Educacao, Universidade de Lisboa
This book is a great asset to teachers of students in any grade - and frankly any subject - who wish to know, with assurance they can witness first hand, that their teaching is impacting student learning in the way they hope. Read it alone if you must, but with others if you can, as it will help bring learning to life in your school.
Sharon Dotger, The Syracuse University School of Education
