A basic introduction
Learning Study is a form of action research
which aims at enhancing each pupil's learning
by precisely identifying the focus of the lesson,
which is referred to as the object of learning
( 學習內容 ) and clarifying the critical features
( 關鍵特徵 ) that pupils need to understand as a
prerequisite to their learning.
In addition to the object of learning and critical
features, teachers also need to consider three
forms of variation:
- First, the pupils' prior understandings
and learning needs ( Variation 1 )
- Second, the teachers' own preconceptions
(Variation 2 ) about the topic and how to teach
it.
- Considering all these together enables them
to draw up a lesson plan, using variation as
a pedagogical tool (Variation 3 ).
One teacher will teach while the others observe.
Having carefully reviewed the lesson, a revised
plan will be developed for the second teacher
to teach. The process of refinement and improvement
will be continued until each participating teacher
has taught the same topic. Finally, the whole
research process and its results are written
up as a case study.
An overview of the Learning Study process is provided
in the following diagram.
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