Lesson Study
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Editor's review
From a professional perspective, the value of this book is first reflected in its clear organization of the academic lineage. Professor An Guiqing conducts a comparative analysis of the Japanese "jugyo kenkyu" and the Western "lesson study," clarifying the evolutionary path of this research paradigm in the process of its localization in China and providing readers with a solid historical and comparative perspective. Second, the "lesson study cycle" model proposed in the book—including stages such as "topic and lesson selection, collective lesson preparation, classroom observation, post-lesson discussion, and reflective improvement"—forms a complete and operable framework for action and is of great methodological significance.
What is particularly valuable is that the book goes beyond guidance at the technical level and explores in depth the essence of lesson study as "practical inquiry." It emphasizes that the research process is not only the refinement of teaching techniques but also the construction of a culture of teacher collaboration, the generation of practical knowledge, and the reflection upon and reshaping of educational beliefs. The rich localized cases in the book, such as in-depth analyses of specific subjects like Chinese language and mathematics, show how theory dialogues with real and complex classroom situations, providing frontline teachers and teaching researchers with valuable "clinical" reference.
For readers, reading this book not only enables them to master systematic methods for conducting lesson study but also allows them to reflect on their own teaching practice and understand the deeper logic behind teaching improvement. It is a bridge book that can guide readers from "experience-based teaching" to "research-based teaching."
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Frontline primary and secondary school teachers, especially those who wish to improve their teaching and engage in teaching research
- Teaching researchers and teaching administrators at all levels, for guiding regional or school-based teaching research activities
- Teachers and students in normal universities, as important reading for understanding China's localized teaching research paradigm
- Educational researchers interested in action research and teacher professional development
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking only ready-made lesson plans or quick teaching tips
- General readers with no interest in educational theory or practical research
Reading tips
- It is recommended to first read through the theoretical overview in the first two chapters to establish an overall conceptual framework, then select relevant case chapters for close reading according to one's own subject
- While reading, reflect simultaneously on practical problems encountered in one's own teaching and try using the book's "cycle" model for preliminary design
- Organize teaching research groups or reading clubs for collective reading and discussion, and deepen understanding in practice by combining the collaborative ideas in the book
About the publisher
Adhering to the publishing purpose of "broad education," East China Normal University Press extends beyond its three main areas of textbooks, academic works and general-interest books, and its catalogue clearly reflects a vision that bridges Chinese and foreign humanities and social sciences. In foreign literature it offers classics such as Yasunari Kawabata's Snow Country and The Old Capital (translated by Chen Dewen), Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and Rilke's annotated edition of The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge (translated by Chen Zao); in architecture, Chen Congzhou's two-volume Appreciation Dictionary of Chinese Gardens; in social psychology, The Social Animal: 12th Edition; and it also includes philosophy titles, traditional-culture works such as the six-volume Paintings for the Protection of Life, and education books. Its authors include renowned Chinese and foreign writers and skilled translators, showing a publishing profile that balances classic translation, scholarly accumulation and public reading. Public information is limited; the above is based only on the books in the catalogue.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 引言
- 第一章 课例研究概述
- 第一节 课例研究的国际动向与发展趋势
- 第二节 课例研究的意蕴和价值
- 第一编 作为教学研究方法的课例研究
- 第二章 设计本位研究取径的课例研究
- 第一节 设计本位研究的兴起与发展
- 第二节 设计本位研究取径的课例研究——以香港的课堂学习研究为例
- 第三节 设计本位研究取径的课例研究案例——以具身视角下的学习活动设计为例
- 第三章 话语分析取径的课例研究
- 第一节 课堂话语分析的兴起与发展脉络
- 第二节 话语分析取径的课例研究——建构主义课堂话语分析的方法及示例
- 第四章 描述性评论取径的课例研究
- 第一节 描述性评论的内涵特征与行动框架
- 第二节 描述性评论报告：以对一堂作文课的研究为例
- 第二编 作为教师专业发展路径的课例研究
- 第五章 课例研究的一般行动路径
- 第一节 课例研究主题的确立
- 第二节 教案的合作设计
- 第三节 课堂观察工具的开发
- 第四节 课后研讨活动的开展
- 第五节 课例研究报告的撰写
- 第六章 以学习为中心的课例研究模式
- 第一节 以学习为中心的价值取向的确立
- 第二节 以学习为中心的课例研究的实质
- 第三节 以学习为中心的课例研究模式的主张
- 第三编 作为教学变革工具的课例研究
- 第七章 课例研究推动教学变革的机理与路径
- 第一节 课例研究推动教学变革的机理
- 第二节 课例研究推动教学变革的路径——以上海市Y区推进课堂转型为例
- 参考文献
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About the author
An Guiqing is an author of education books, though public information about her remains limited: her nationality, dates of birth and death, academic background and professional positions are not clearly documented. Judging from the three works held in the collection, her writing centers on basic education curriculum reform and teaching practice, covering topics such as curriculum plans, interpretations of curriculum standards, lesson study, and visions for learning in the 21st century. Her study of the Compulsory Education Curriculum Plan and Curriculum Standards (2022 Edition) reflects careful attention to policy texts and to how they are implemented in classrooms, while her work on lesson study shows a emphasis on using real teaching cases to promote teacher reflection and professional growth. Overall, her books are aimed at primary and secondary school teachers and teaching researchers, written in plain and practical language, and serve as useful references for understanding curriculum and improving instruction.
