Abstract
Focus
In Lesson Study (LS) the expertise of a group, and ultimately the success of a cycle, can depend on the expertise of its facilitator. Perry & Boylan (2018) describe professional development for facilitators being under researched and this is even more pronounced in LS, where the body of literature is still emergent.
Research Approach/ or Innovation
Through an applied thematic analysis of expertise and facilitation in an extended preparation LS on consonant clusters (Mynott, Paalanen & Jaffer 2018). This discussion aims to develop a deeper understanding of the facilitation challenges and how expertise enrichment can help compensate for them.
Key Findings/ Significance
Extended preparation LS has the potential to provide expertise enrichment, which supports the generation of potential teacher learning and can promote good outcomes. The paper also supports the continued need to develop the development of the facilitator and furthers the dialogue of LS facilitator development.
Key References
Mynott, J., Paalanen, M. & Jaffer, A., 2018. Does teaching consonant clusters systematically aid decoding? Impact, Issue 3, 22-25. Perry, E. & Boylan, M., 2018. Developing the developers: supporting and researching the learning of professional development facilitators. Professional Development in Education, 44 (2), 254-271.
In Lesson Study (LS) the expertise of a group, and ultimately the success of a cycle, can depend on the expertise of its facilitator. Perry & Boylan (2018) describe professional development for facilitators being under researched and this is even more pronounced in LS, where the body of literature is still emergent.
Research Approach/ or Innovation
Through an applied thematic analysis of expertise and facilitation in an extended preparation LS on consonant clusters (Mynott, Paalanen & Jaffer 2018). This discussion aims to develop a deeper understanding of the facilitation challenges and how expertise enrichment can help compensate for them.
Key Findings/ Significance
Extended preparation LS has the potential to provide expertise enrichment, which supports the generation of potential teacher learning and can promote good outcomes. The paper also supports the continued need to develop the development of the facilitator and furthers the dialogue of LS facilitator development.
Key References
Mynott, J., Paalanen, M. & Jaffer, A., 2018. Does teaching consonant clusters systematically aid decoding? Impact, Issue 3, 22-25. Perry, E. & Boylan, M., 2018. Developing the developers: supporting and researching the learning of professional development facilitators. Professional Development in Education, 44 (2), 254-271.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 18 |
| Publication status | Published - 16 Nov 2018 |
| Event | Annual Conference 2018 of The International Professional Development Association - Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom Duration: 16 Nov 2018 → 17 Nov 2018 |
Conference
| Conference | Annual Conference 2018 of The International Professional Development Association |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Birmingham |
| Period | 16/11/18 → 17/11/18 |