Significant themes in developing the theory and practice of lesson study

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to pull together articles published in the journal over the last five years in terms of their relevance to the main themes and issues that have shaped its development. Design/methodology/approach The idea is that the paper enables teachers and researchers in schools and higher education institutions to access a substantial and unique collection of lesson and learning studies, and articles about the theoretical and methodological issues they raise, in the context of a rapidly globalising phenomenon. Findings The paper sets a framework for evaluating the growth and development of lesson studies as a form of practice-based teacher research. Originality/value This paper, authored by the founding chief editor of the IJLLS, establishes conceptual links between the theory and practice of lesson study and the wider field of practice-based pedagogical research.