Perception on Lesson Study of Junior High School Teachers in the New Normal Education

Abstract

The author-initiated lesson study with twelve teachers consisting of four from the Science department, four from English department and four from math department at Manuel Roxas High School. The implementation of Lesson Study during the school year 2021-2022 involves four stages: planning, lesson implementation, discussion, and reflection. This presentation discusses the results of a survey and interviews conducted to determine the perception of the 12 teachers involved in lesson study as well as to inform planning of future school-based professional development programs. The survey questionnaire was made by the researcher and was validated. The survey questionnaire included issues regarding the degree of information received by the teachers about lesson study, the extent of the implementation, benefits gained from lesson study, difficulties encountered and recommendation of lesson study to other teachers. The survey and interview results showed that teachers who have played a vital role in the implementation are well informed about lesson study. The survey showed that the basic steps in the implementations were accomplished and worked favorably. The maximum benefit of the Lesson Study Program is yet to be achieved but positive signs are encouraging. The teachers are committed to work together to ensure that the program is sustained. Teachers having encountered difficulties on more work and no common vacant time for the observation of lesson implementation and lack of familiarity with the Lesson Study during the preliminary implementation.