Progress Report of APEC project:Progress Report of APEC project:A Collaborative Study on Innovations for Teaching A Collaborative Study on Innovations for Teaching

and Learning Mathematics in Different Cultures and Learning Mathematics in Different Cultures among the APEC Member Economiesamong the APEC Member Economies

Proposed CountryProposed Country ：　：　 ThailandThailand

Project overseers:Project overseers:Suladda LoiphaSuladda Loipha Maitree Inprasitha , Khon Kaen University.Maitree Inprasitha , Khon Kaen University.

Masami Isoda, Shizumi Shimizu, University of Tsukuba, Masami Isoda, Shizumi Shimizu, University of Tsukuba, JapanJapan

ThThee project aims to project aims to::1) collaboratively develop innovations on teaching and learning 1) collaboratively develop innovations on teaching and learning mathematics in different cultures of the APEC member economiesmathematics in different cultures of the APEC member economies2) develop collaborative framework involving mathematics education 2) develop collaborative framework involving mathematics education among the APEC member economiesamong the APEC member economies

Phase I, Phase I, Meetings for collaborationMeetings for collaboration,, January 15-20, Tokyo, JapanJanuary 15-20, Tokyo, Japan. . ‘‘Innovative Teaching Mathematics through Lesson StudyInnovative Teaching Mathematics through Lesson Study ’’ focusing on focusing on good practicegood practicePhase II, Research related to Lesson Study in each economy (Feb.-May).Phase II, Research related to Lesson Study in each economy (Feb.-May).Phase III, International Symposium on research results related to Lesson Phase III, International Symposium on research results related to Lesson Study from each economy , Thailand (June 2006).Study from each economy , Thailand (June 2006).Phase IV, Applying the result to professional development in each economy Phase IV, Applying the result to professional development in each economy (after June).(after June).

Example of Good Example of Good Practice through Practice through Lesson StudyLesson Study

For sharing good For sharing good practices, we use practices, we use Lesson Study VTR Lesson Study VTR from each from each economy to economy to initiate fruitful initiate fruitful discussion.discussion.

Phase I. Developing collaborative frame Phase I. Developing collaborative frame work with Lesson Studywork with Lesson Study

226 Participants from 13 members of economies226 Participants from 13 members of economies Australia, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Australia, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, USA and VietnamThailand, USA and Vietnam (alphabetical orders)(alphabetical orders)

The Power of Lesson Study for improving qualities The Power of Lesson Study for improving qualities of Education in US, by Catherine Lewisof Education in US, by Catherine Lewis

An American teacher said; ‘Before the Lesson Study we talked about multiple intelligence, constructivism and so on, but never talked about each subject matters. In the Lesson Study, we talk about subject matters, why we teach, how we teach and what students learned’

Meet the difference by Kyungmee Park, Meet the difference by Kyungmee Park, KoreaKorea

Traditional Teaching approach in Korea deeply related with Confucian culture. Even if it looks like more lecture style, when comparing with western style, there are Korean meaning of Exploration. On the Korean word of ‘Exploration’ activities by students, it is done under the close guidance of teacher.

Summary of Phase ISummary of Phase I We developed the math-educators’ network among We developed the math-educators’ network among

economies.economies. We just developed with 13 economies.We just developed with 13 economies. Evaluation by speakers and participants are all positive.Evaluation by speakers and participants are all positive. They have a strong wish to continue.They have a strong wish to continue. Need more participations from other member economies.Need more participations from other member economies.

In order to develop a collaborative research network for In order to develop a collaborative research network for the implementation of innovation in teaching and learning the implementation of innovation in teaching and learning mathematicsmathematics;; We shared ideas on good practices and a variety of lesson studies We shared ideas on good practices and a variety of lesson studies

for developing good practices in each member of economies.for developing good practices in each member of economies. We shared Japanese Lesson Study which is a recommended way We shared Japanese Lesson Study which is a recommended way

of professional development, implemented curriculum level and of professional development, implemented curriculum level and developing good practices.developing good practices.

We elaborated the study paper format for Thailand session that is We elaborated the study paper format for Thailand session that is useful for professional development.useful for professional development.

Present good practices as a result of Lesson Study.Present good practices as a result of Lesson Study. Lesson VTR is necessary for sharing good practices.Lesson VTR is necessary for sharing good practices.

Lesson Study is a model of professional Lesson Study is a model of professional

development.development. Originated in Japan and the world movements for improving Originated in Japan and the world movements for improving the quality of education.the quality of education.

TIMSS Videotape StudyTIMSS Videotape Study ““Before it’s too late” in USABefore it’s too late” in USA

A A Report to the Nation from the National Commission on to the Nation from the National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for 21st CenturyMathematics and Science Teaching for 21st Century

•The basic teaching style in American mathematics classrooms remains essentially The basic teaching style in American mathematics classrooms remains essentially what it was two generations ago.what it was two generations ago.•Japanese approach is a natural outgrowth of the teaching culture in Japan, which Japanese approach is a natural outgrowth of the teaching culture in Japan, which accords teachers not only abundant time for preparation, but also for collaborative accords teachers not only abundant time for preparation, but also for collaborative lesson planning. lesson planning. •Fully 99% of all elementary teachers and 50% of all middle school teachers participate Fully 99% of all elementary teachers and 50% of all middle school teachers participate in lesson study groups that meet for two to five hours per week. in lesson study groups that meet for two to five hours per week. •The debilitating professional isolation of U.S. teachers stands in stark contrast to this The debilitating professional isolation of U.S. teachers stands in stark contrast to this pattern.pattern.•A core conclusion from the videotape research:A core conclusion from the videotape research: “The key to long-term improvement “The key to long-term improvement [in teaching] is to figure out how to generate, accumulate, and share professional [in teaching] is to figure out how to generate, accumulate, and share professional knowledge.”knowledge.”