Implementation of lesson study in different countries, namely US and HK

It is interesting to listen to a first person account of the challenges faced by different countries in the implementation of lesson study.

In the US, it seems that the main challenges are inadequate teacher training, finding the appropriate resources and the improper implementation of lesson study.

In HK, the main complaint is the increased workload and the lack of time. On a positive note, students were more motivated, engaged, able to better apply what they learnt to everyday life.

It is also interesting to note that teachers in both countries share a common fear that the students' academic results will drop if they carry out lesson study.

Variation Theory of Learning

One of the desired outcomes of the above theory is that students are able to apply what they learnt in "novel situation". To achieve this aim, the teacher needs to craft the learning based on students' prior experiences and deliver the content in a very meticulous and mindful manner.

Professor MARTON gave many useful examples to illustrate the Variation Theory of Learning in the teaching of Mathematics. I would like to explore how it can be used in the teaching of Physics as students often have difficulty applying the appropriate concepts in problem solving.

Lee Lee

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