Lesson Study to Research: Teacher Profession Development

Abstract

This article projects the connection of lesson study towards classroom action research as significant strategy for enhancing teacher profession development. Lesson study refers to teachers’ collaborative process focusing on developing teaching methods through lesson design, classroom observation, and reflection. With the integration of research methodologies into lesson study, implementing this process enables teachers gain opportunities to share knowledge and experiences, investigate the effectiveness of pedagogical innovations, evaluate teaching and learning effectiveness, and participate in creating a broad and appropriate knowledge base for educational management practices. This article, therefore, emphasizes on the importance of using classroom information to application of reliable research processes for promoting and continuous improvement in the teaching profession.