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Educators have been examining the Japanese lesson study model for years, but dissimilar environments have prevented a widescale adoption of this effective form of professional learning Lesson Study Communities demonstrates how ttranslate each step of the Japanese lesson study process tyour educational environment Offering specific strategies that have been tested and successfully used with ethnically diverse students, this book incorporates a culturally responsive approach tcurriculum, instruction, and assessment Working in impoverished schools, Wiburg and Browns program made significant progress toward closing the achievement gap Applicable tmath, science, reading, language arts, and social studies programs, this implementation guide: Explains how tconnect lesson study tschool or district instructional goals Provides case examples and step-by-step guidance Reveals how lesson study can be integrated intdaily work Offers extended learning activities and exercises Addressing the challenge of changing student demographics, this book includes guidance on assessing readiness for lesson study, planning the research lesson, gathering data, modifying the lesson, and sharing findings Staff developers, teachers, and administrators committed tincreasing student achievement will find this tbe a significant stride toward ensuring academic success
