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Publication Date: 2012
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Investigating PETE Majors' Perceptions of Lesson Study as a Capstone Experience
Cluphf, David; Lux, Karen; Scott, Victoria
Physical Educator, v69 n3 p228-247 2012
Background: Lesson Study is a collaborative form of planning and reflecting in which teachers research, plan, implement, and revise lessons with a focus on student learning. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate three Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) majors' perceptions of Lesson Study as a capstone experience. Findings: Results indicate that the student teachers found this form of collaborative planning with their cooperating teachers motivational and presented opportunity to increase their ability to observe students, promote stronger collegial networks, and develop a stronger sense of self-efficacy. Implications for physical education teacher education emerged and include further study and implementation of Lesson Study in teacher development.
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Self Efficacy, Physical Education, Cooperating Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Student Teachers, Teacher Education, Curriculum, Student Motivation, Observation, Social Networks, Empowerment, Cooperation, Assignments, Credibility, Teacher Improvement, Teacher Collaboration
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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