MA-Thesis: An investigation into the usage of english teacher professional development through lesson study in lower secondary schools in thai nguyen city

MA-Thesis An investigation into the usage of english teacher professional development through lesson study in lower secondary schools in thai nguyen city o exam the usage lesson study in teacher professional development among teachers in six lower secondary schools located in south - center Thai Nguyen City. To the end, 18 teachers of English in the mentioned schools were selected to participate in the study. Initially, a survey was carried out to collect the data by introducing a questionnaire; next teachers were invited to a two -day workshop on lesson study knowledge and practicing this method

MA-Thesis: An investigation into the usage of english teacher professional development through lesson study in lower secondary schools in thai nguyen city

1. Preface

1.1 Rationale

In education, the term Professional Development might be utilized in reference to a wide assortment of particular preparing, formal instruction, or propelled proficient learning planned to encourage chairmen, instructors, and different teachers enhance their expert information, ability, aptitude, and viability. Education is a ceaseless procedure. It does not stop subsequent to gaining a degree and beginning a vocation.

1.2 Aims of the study

Surveying the lower secondary teachers, who are directly involved in the program, the research firstly aimed at investigating the reality of English teacher’s professional development activities in Thai Nguyen City. Secondly, their improvement in professional development through using lesson study and find out the effectiveness of this method. Thirdly, the researcher explores teachers’ attitude towards using lesson study in professional development. Based on the findings, recommendations are made to promote teacher’s proficiency and improve the implementation of this method.

1.3 The research questions

The study aims at investigating influence of the use of lesson study on English teachers’ professional development in lower secondary schools in Thai Nguyen city. Specifically, it seeks to answer the following questions:

  •  What is the reality of English teacher’s professional development activities in lower secondary schools in Thai Nguyen city?
  • What is the reality of using Lesson Study at lower secondary schools in Thai Nguyen City?
  • To what extent does lesson study help promote the professional development of the teachers of English in lower secondary schools in Thai Nguyen city?

1.4 Scope of the study

There are twenty seven lower secondary schools in Thai Nguyen City. Within this study, six lower secondary schools in south of Thai Nguyen City are involved in the implementation of lesson study in the professional activities. These schools include: Phu Xa, Cam Gia, Tan Lap, Dong Lien, Tich Luong, Huong Son Lower Secondary School

2. Content

2.1 Literature review

Current trend of innovation of teaching methods

Professional Development (PD)

Lesson study

Previous studies

Determine the value and results of professional development

2.2 Research methodology

Research questions

Context of the study

Methods of the study

Data collection instruments

Procedures of data collection

Procedures of data analysis

2.3 Findings and discussion

Findings

Discussion of all findings

3. Conclusion

After the process of collecting and analyzing the data, the study could be summarized in some points. Firstly, all teachers are aware of the important work of continuous career development. The two types of teacher professional development activities that teachers have participated were courses/ workshops and observation visits to other school. According to the teachers' evaluation, although capacity development activities have not been conducted regularly, it has brought a lot of meaning to the participants.

4. References

A.Takahashi et al (2006). Deloping good mathematics practice through lesson study: A U.S. perspective. APEC-Tsukuba International Conference Japan.

Baba, T. (2007). is Lesson Study Implemented? In Japanese Lesson Study in Mathematics: Its Impact, Diversity and Potential for Educational Improvement (pp. 2–7). Singapore: World Scientific Publishing

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