Lesson Study

Brahm Norwich is Professor of Educational Psychology and Special Educational Needs in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Exeter, UK.Jeff Jones is an independent consultant based in the UK.

• Part I: Introduction1. An Introduction to Lesson Study: Its Relevance to Inclusive Teaching, Brahm Norwich (University of Exeter, UK) and Jeff Jones (independent consultant, UK) 2. The General Rationale and Underlying Principles of Lesson Study, Pete Dudley (independent consultant, UK) 3. Pedagogy for Pupils in the Moderate Learning Difficulties-Low Attainment Spectrum, Ruth Gwernan-Jones (University of Exeter, UK) Part II: Lesson Study in Practice: Case Studies4. Teachers' Lesson Study Practice in Primary Schools, Gill Jordan (independent consultant, UK) 5. Teachers' Lesson Study Practice in Secondary Schools, Di Hatchett (independent consultant, UK) Part III: Lesson Study Evaluation: Ways Forward6. Lessons from Evaluations of Lesson Study, Annamari Ylonen (University of Exeter, UK) and Brahm Norwich (University of Exeter, UK)7. What have we learned? What are the future prospects and ways forward?, Brahm Norwich (University of Exeter, UK) and Jeff Jones (independent consultant, UK) ReferencesIndex

This is a major contribution. The theoretical, empirical and practical aspects of lesson study are discussed in an accessible, engaging manner. Lesson Study will appeal to academics, policy-makers and practitioners alike, and will ultimately benefit many students who experience difficulties in learning.