Improving Mathematics Teaching as Deliberate Practice through Chinese Lesson Study

Mathematics Education Student Association, University of Georgia. 105 Aderhold Hall, Athens, GA 30602. Tel: 706-542-4194; Fax: 706-542-4551; e-mail: mesaprez@gmail.com; Web site: http://math.coe.uga.edu/tme/tmeonline.html

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Mathematics Instruction; Grade 9; Algebra; Communities of Practice; Teaching Methods; Student Centered Learning; Teacher Attitudes; Instructional Effectiveness; Teaching Skills; Feedback (Response); Self Evaluation (Individuals); Repetition; Lesson Plans; Video Technology; Instructional Materials; Semi Structured Interviews

1062-9017

This study examined how a ninth grade teacher improved an Algebra I lesson through a lesson study approach. We used multiple data sources to investigate the improvement of the lesson towards student-centered mathematics instruction, perceived benefits of the teacher, and factors associated with the improvement of teaching. The lesson group substantially improved the lesson through appropriately launching and effectively implementing worthwhile mathematical tasks and strategically orchestrating students' work. The teacher improved his teaching skills and reflection ability, changed his views about mathematics teaching, and acknowledged the importance of repeated teaching, expert feedback, and self-reflection in improving his teaching.

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2017

EJ1153298