Professional Development through Lesson Study: A Practical Model to Refine Teaching, Learning and Teacher Practice Knowledge

Abstract

The lesson study model which was first introduced in Japan has since been gaining popularity across the globe and has emerged as catalyst for professional development among teachers. This study aims to describe the impact of adopting lesson study model on undergraduate English lecturers from a private university in Kuala Lumpur and a public university in Terengganu. This article serves the particular purposes of addressing lecturers’ perception on lesson study model as mean of improving professional development and how it affects the teaching and learning processes through collaborative research lesson. This study employs a collaborative action research design through qualitative study by employing observations and interviews. The findings of the study are essential in providing an insight to lecturers to improve the effectiveness of their teaching practice as part of their professional development apart from maintaining collaborative and cooperative teamwork among lecturers.