Virtual Lesson Study Model for Accessible and Equitable Science Teacher Professional Learning Across Geographic Boundaries

• In Event: AERA Roundtable Session 15
  In Roundtable Session: Enhancing Equity and Access in Science Teaching and Teacher Education

Abstract

Lesson Study is a well supported model of fostering collaboration and best practices for implementing NGSS aligned student-centered pedagogy, but has yet to be identified in the literature as a quality, accessible, and equitable model for science teacher professional learning in a virtual platform. The problem is access for ALL teachers to participate in such a community of practice. Can using a virtual lesson study model provide access to professional learning in NGSS and support equitable quality science education? This study fills a gap in the research by providing a link between access to virtual lesson study for ALL educators as a professional learning model and its use to support equity and quality in science education for ALL students.

Authors

• Anita T. Kreide, Discovery Learning Partners

• Virginia M. Oberholzer Vandergon, California State University - Northridge

• Jon Kovach, University of California - Los Angeles