Lesson Study in Singapore: Hiroshima International Conference

Monday, January 16, 2012

Hiroshima International Conference

Hiroshima International Conference 26th – 28th January 2012, Hiroshima Japan

Organized by Graduate School of Education, Hiroshima University and funded by Ministry of Education in Japan. We would like to thank Ministry of Education japan for funding the trip for our six Singapore educators which is led by a teacher trainer, Peggy Foo (from Marshall Cavendish Institute). Team members include science and mathematics teachers from government schools and one special school.

Chair: Koyama Masataka (Professor of mathematics education)
Vice-chair: Isozaki Tetsuo (Professor of science education)

Conference Theme
Lesson Study in Science and Mathematics
Four East Asian Nations International Conference on Improving Mathematics and Science Teachers’ Teaching Competency by Lesson Study

Objective and Aim
The objective of this conference is to share and discuss ideas for improving the teaching and learning of mathematics and science at lower secondary school level (age 13 – 15 in Japan) in order to develop students’ thinking and representing ability in mathematics and science. At the same time, this conference aims to raise awareness among the mathematics and science educators and researchers on the role of Lesson Study for teacher professional development in their teaching career.
We want to share the state-of-the-art of Lesson Study of mathematics and science at lower secondary school level in four Asian countries of China, Korea, Singapore and Japan, and to discuss issues and challenges related to the teacher professional development through Lesson Study of mathematics and science in these countries.

Invitees
China: Wang Xiaoqin, Pan Sudong, Jing Zejin, Qui Yecheng, Xu Ping, Liu Da,
Shi Jun, and Zhang Renli
Korea: Kim Beom-ki, Lew Hee-chan, Kim Tae Sun, Lee Jaechon, Park Jae Hwan,
Kim Won Jung, Kim Jung Hee, and Cho Young Chang
Singapore: Peggy Foo Pei Chie, Lim Eik Kheng, Soh Poh Suan, Poh Yong Beng,
Seow Jun Jie, and Vanessa Neranjani d/o Muhundan
Japan: Ohtaka Izumi and Fujii Toshiakira

PROGRAM
Day 1 Thursday 26 JAN: Registration, Opening Meeting, School Visit,Sightseeing, and Welcome Dinner

10:00～11:00　Registration
11:00～12:00　Opening Meeting
12:00～13:00　Lunch
13:00～13:30　Bus from Mielparque to Hiroshima Higashihara Junior School

Hiroshima Higashihara Junior School
13:30～15:00 School Visit to observe mathematics/science lesson followed by short discussion

15:40～15:50　Boat from Miyajima-guchi to Miyajima Island

Miyajima Island
15:50～17:30　Sightseeing in Miyajima Island
17:30～18:00　Boat from Miyajima Island to Aki Grand Hotel

Aki Grand Hotel
18:00～20:00 Welcome Dinner

Day 2
Friday 27 JAN: School Visit and Workshop

8:00～9:30 Bus from Mielparque to H. U. Attached Fukuyama Junior School

Hiroshima University Attached Fukuyama Junior School
9:30～11:00 School Visit to observe mathematics and science lessons
9:30～10:00　Pre-session
10:00～11:00　Lesson Observation

11:00～11:30 Bus from the school to Fukuyama New Castle Hotel

Fukuyama New Castle Hotel
11:30～12:30　Lunch (Restaurant)

13:00～16:30　Workshop in Two Groups Mathematics Group Moderator: Koyama Masataka Science Group Moderator: Isozaki Tetsuo
13:00～14:30　Lessons from China, Korea, and Singapore
Mathematics
Shi Jun (China)
Kim Jung Hee (Korea)
Lim Eik Kheng (Singapore)
Science
Zhang Renli (China)
Kim Won Jung (Korea)
Vanessa Neranjani d/o Muhundan (Singapore)

14:40～16:00　Discussion and Sharing Ideas for Improving Lessons
16:00～16:30　Summary

Day 3
Saturday 28 JAN: Symposium on Lesson Study and Reception

7:00～7:45 Breakfast (Mielparque)
8:00～8:30 Walk from Mielparque Hiroshima International Conference Center

Hiroshima International Conference Center (HICC)
9:00～17:00　Symposium on Lesson Study

9:00～91:00 Opening Session
9:10～10:00　Plenary Lecture
Kiyohara Yoich (Japan Ministry of Education)
Strategies for mathematics and science education in Japan
10:15～13:15　 Symposium on Theme 1 (Science Education)
Improving Science Teachers’ Teaching Competency by Lesson Study: A critical analysis of lessons for improving students’ PISA Science Literacy
Moderator: Isozaki Tetsuo (Japan)
Speakers:
Ohtaka Izumi (Japan)
Pan Sudong (China)
Kim Beom-ki (Korea)
Poh Yong Beng (Singapore)

14:00～17:00　 Symposium on Theme 2 (Mathematics Education)
Improving Mathematics Teachers’ Teaching Competency by Lesson Study: A critical analysis of lessons for improving students’ PISA Mathematics Literacy
Moderator: Koyama Masataka (Japan)
Speakers:
Fujii Toshiakira (Japan)
Wang Xiaoqin (China)
Lew Hee-chan (Korea)
Peggy Foo Pei Chie (Singapore)

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My Presentations on Lesson Study

6.7.8 April Chua Chu Kang Primary School is having the research lessons for three levels.
25 March 2015 Dunman High School A workshop on Introduction to Lesson Study for teachers new to the school.
6 January 2014 Punggol Primary School A workshop on professional learning through lesson planning
4 September 2013 PCF Kindergartens A lecture for schools taking part in lesson study in kindergartens. This is a project with PCF Kindergartens.
24 July 2013 Xingnan Primary School A seminar on facilitating discussion during lesson study as well as discussing lesson videos.
28 June 2013 Nanyang Primary School A seminar on lesson study facilitation for all its learning team.
22 May 2013 Anglo Chinese Junior College A review lecture on lesson study. The physics team conducted an open lesson last year.
3 April 2013 Tampines Primary School An overview session for the teachers at the school.
27 March 2013 Evergreen Primary School embarks on a year-long lesson study on collaborative learning and technology. The professional learning teams were given an overview lecture on lesson study.
20 February 2013 Princess Elizabeth Primary School revisits the idea of lesson study
17 February 2013 APEC - Tsukuba International Conference in Tokyo Panel Discussion on factors for successful implementation of lesson study with panelists from Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Thailand and The Philippines
29 November 2012 WALS International Conference Plenary session on lesson study in early childhood settings
29 August 2012 Anglo Chinese Junior College hosted a LPC Symposium for the junior colleges, pre-university centre and schools with Integrated Programmes.
29 March 2012 Coral Secondary will be having a seminar on introduction to lesson study.
27 February 2012 First Toa Payoh Secondary had a seminar on introduction to lesson study.
17 January 2012 Kranji Secondary School and Dunman Secondary School are Ministry of Education's Partner Schools in the 21st Century Competencies implementation project. Both used lesson study as part of the process to explore using thinking routines and facilitation tools in their classrooms.
16 January 2012 Assumption English School began their lesson study journey. Throughout the first quarter of 2012, I facilitated lesson study in this school as well as in Kong Hwa School, Mayflower Primary School, First Toa Payoh Secondary School, and Anglo-Chinese Junior College.
13 January 2012 Bina Bangsa School in Jakarta did a lesson study on primary five mathematics. I had the opportunity to facilitate the discussion.
11 January 2012 Presentations on lesson study were made at Tampines Junior College's Third Professional Learning Symposium and , later on the same day, at Nanyang Primary School.
28 December 2011 Presentations on lesson study were made to teachers at Fairfield Methodist Primary School and Westview Primary School.
27 December 2011 An Introduction to Lesson Study was conducted at Assumption English School.
7 February 2011 Raffles Institution adapts the lesson-study process for its teacher mentoring programme for Philosophy teachers.
19 Jan 2011 Kong Hwa School is the first of many school to participate in Marshall Cavendish Institute's Lesson Study Programme. The first session helps each LS team identify its research theme.
6 July 2010 Jurong West Secondary School organised a session on lesson study in mathematics. This is an introductory session with examples from other schools. Venue: Jurong West Secondary School
4 May 2010 S1 Cluster CoP Mathematics organised a session on lesson study in mathematics. This is an introductory session with opportunities to write research themes and see examples from other primary schools. Venue: Jingshan Primary School
28 April 2010 I presented an introduction to lesson study to teachers at the newly set up School of Science and Technology.
13 April 2010 Workshop on facilitating post-lesson discussion hosted by North Vista Primary School for the school cluster. There was opportunity for participants to observe an open lesson and participate in the post-lesson discussion.
20 February 2010 I delivered a lecture at APEC- Tsukuba University International Conference in Tokyo on the use of assessment tasks in lesson study.
24 Feb, 10, 24 & 31 March 2010 In-service course Lesson Study in Primary Mathematics: Concepts & Principles. Venue: Bukit View Primary School. The follow-up course which required teachers to go through one cycle of the lesson-study process included teams from Bukit View rimary School (two teams), Princess Elizabeth Primary School, Lakeside Primary School (two teams)
13 January 2010 & 9 February 2010 I delivered an introductory lecture on lesson study to staff of Woodlands Ring Primary School and Da Qioa Primary School. The session at Da Qiao was recorded by ETD. Hopefully, it will produce a e-version of this lecture so that other schools that wants its teachers to be introduced to lesson study can use this as a resource.
2, 9, 16 & 21 March 2009 In-service course Lesson Study in Primary Mathematics: Concepts & Principles. Venue: Maris Stella High School (Primary). The follow-up course which required teachers to go through one cycle of the lesson-study process included teams from Haig Girls' School, North Vista Primary School and Ang Mo Kio Primary School
24 November 2009 I delivered three sessions on lesson study in pre-school setting in Singapore. This is based on my work with five PCF Kindergartens and Ministry of Education.
23 November 2009. I delivered a short lecture on lesson study to a gathering of middle managers from School Cluster North 4 at Nan Chiau High School.
21 November 2009. I delivered a plenary lecture on lesson study under the title How To Empower Your Teachers to Deliver a Wolrd-Class Programme to an audience of 750 school leaders and teachers at My Pals Are Here Annual Gathering in Jakarta Indonesia.
2-3 September 2009 In collaboration with SEAMEO RECSAM, Ministry of Education Singapore hosted a seminar on lesson study in primary mathematics. I gave a presentation on lesson study in primary mathematics in Singapore. I was also involved in the two research lessons that were conducted on the second day of the seminar.
13-16 July 2009 Among the various sessions I presented at National Conference on Singapore Math in Las Vegas, USA, was a session on lesson study in kindergarten and elementary school mathematics. I shared research lessons, their research themes and nuggets from the post-lesson discussions.
16 March 2009 Yu Neng Primary School. In this session, teachers were given a quick introduction to lesson study and given a chance to articulate their research themes. Subsequently, I shared tools used in lesson planning, research lesson and post-lesson discussion to facilitate teacher learning. The school has done some lesson study in the past year. This session was repeated on 23 November 2009 for Griffith Primary School which will start on lesson study in selected subjects and grade levels in 2010.
4 Feb 2009 Unity Primary School. A similar session to the one in Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School was held for the group of primary five science teachers interested to do lesson study in the school.
21 Jan 2009 Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School. The presentation was an introduction to lesson study. It aimed to put teachers in the correct mindset when doing lesson study. The school is embarking on a whole-school approach, led by the mathematics department. KCPP sent teachers for the in-service course Lesson Study in Primary Mathematics last year.
29 March 2012 Coral Secondary will be having a seminar on introduction to lesson study.
27 February 2012 First Toa Payoh Secondary had a seminar on introduction to lesson study.
17 January 2012 Kranji Secondary School and Dunman Secondary School are Ministry of Education's Partner Schools in the 21st Century Competencies implementation project. Both used lesson study as part of the process to explore using thinking routines and facilitation tools in their classrooms.
16 January 2012 Assumption English School began their lesson study journey. Throughout the first quarter of 2012, I facilitated lesson study in this school as well as in Kong Hwa School, Mayflower Primary School, First Toa Payoh Secondary School, and Anglo-Chinese Junior College.
13 January 2012 Bina Bangsa School in Jakarta did a lesson study on primary five mathematics. I had the opportunity to facilitate the discussion.
29 March 2012 Coral Secondary will be having a seminar on introduction to lesson study.
27 February 2012 First Toa Payoh Secondary had a seminar on introduction to lesson study.
17 January 2012 Kranji Secondary School and Dunman Secondary School are Ministry of Education's Partner Schools in the 21st Century Competencies implementation project. Both used lesson study as part of the process to explore using thinking routines and facilitation tools in their classrooms.
16 January 2012 Assumption English School began their lesson study journey. Throughout the first quarter of 2012, I facilitated lesson study in this school as well as in Kong Hwa School, Mayflower Primary School, First Toa Payoh Secondary School, and Anglo-Chinese Junior College.
13 January 2012 Bina Bangsa School in Jakarta did a lesson study on primary five mathematics. I had the opportunity to facilitate the discussion.
29 March 2012 Coral Secondary will be having a seminar on introduction to lesson study.
27 February 2012 First Toa Payoh Secondary had a seminar on introduction to lesson study.
17 January 2012 Kranji Secondary School and Dunman Secondary School are Ministry of Education's Partner Schools in the 21st Century Competencies implementation project. Both used lesson study as part of the process to explore using thinking routines and facilitation tools in their classrooms.
16 January 2012 Assumption English School began their lesson study journey. Throughout the first quarter of 2012, I facilitated lesson study in this school as well as in Kong Hwa School, Mayflower Primary School, First Toa Payoh Secondary School, and Anglo-Chinese Junior College.
13 January 2012 Bina Bangsa School in Jakarta did a lesson study on primary five mathematics. I had the opportunity to facilitate the discussion.
29 March 2012 Coral Secondary will be having a seminar on introduction to lesson study.
27 February 2012 First Toa Payoh Secondary had a seminar on introduction to lesson study.
17 January 2012 Kranji Secondary School and Dunman Secondary School are Ministry of Education's Partner Schools in the 21st Century Competencies implementation project. Both used lesson study as part of the process to explore using thinking routines and facilitation tools in their classrooms.
16 January 2012 Assumption English School began their lesson study journey. Throughout the first quarter of 2012, I facilitated lesson study in this school as well as in Kong Hwa School, Mayflower Primary School, First Toa Payoh Secondary School, and Anglo-Chinese Junior College.
13 January 2012 Bina Bangsa School in Jakarta did a lesson study on primary five mathematics. I had the opportunity to facilitate the discussion.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Hiroshima International Conference

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