Professional development of Japanese science and physics teachers and Japanese approach in professional development: “lesson study”

Abstract

This research has been conducted to express the professional development programs for science and physics teachers in Japan. In this study especially " lesson study " was introduced. Lesson study is an approach that has been used in professional development of teachers. This approach was developed in Japan and has been used in many other countries as an effective approach in professional development of teachers. In this descriptive study, document analysis method was used. Moreover expert knowledge also used by contacting one researcher in Japan who has publications, researches and expertise in the subject of this research. By this way more accurate and up-to-date data were collected. At the end of the research, suggestions have been developed for the professional development of science and physics teachers in Turkey.