Applying the principle of "Lesson study" in teaching science

Abstract

Lesson Study is a model of professional teacher development aimed at improving teaching and learning process. The Malaysian Ministry of Education had been implementing Lesson Study at the school level gradually. Science program's students at the Faculty of Education are asked to simulate teaching in macro teaching according to their field of specialization. To enhance the development of teaching and learning, lesson study is applied in the chemistry method course. This article aims to discuss the planning and implementation of lesson study in the teaching of chemistry method course.