Special Interest Groups (SIGs) provide a forum within AERA for the involvement of individuals drawn together by a common interest in a field of study, teaching, or research when the existing divisional structure may not directly facilitate such activity. The Association provides SIGs program time at the Annual Meeting, publicity, scheduling, staff support, viability, and the prestige of AERA affiliation.
We are pleased to offer five webinars intended to familiarize you with the concept of a Networked Improvement Community, and each of the four important components and elements of a successful NIC. An introductory 30-minute webinar will feature one or two experts from out team providing key background information about the focal challenges of building a NIC. A facilitated discussion forum will continue for two weeks after the video is posted to this site. At the end of the two weeks, another live webinar with the same expert will be featured. This follow-up webinar will focus on the topics that have arisen through the online forum, as well as questions that are asked live during the webinar.
Chen, X. (2017). Theorizing Chinese Lesson Study From a Cultural Perspective. International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies, 6(4), 283–292. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLLS-12-2016-0059
Fang, Y. (2017). School-Based Teaching Research and Lesson-Case Study in Mediating the Second-Cycle Curriculum Reform in Shanghai. International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies, 6(4), 293–305. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLLS-02-2017-0010
Cravens, X., & Wang, J. (2017). Learning From the Masters: Shanghai’s Teacher-Expertise Infusion System. International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies, 6(4), 306–320. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLLS-12-2016-0061
Huang, R., Zhang, J., Mok, I. A. C., Zhao, W., Zhou, Y., & Wu, Z. (2017). Perceived Professional Knowledge and Competence of Mathematics Specialists and Its Development in China. International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies, 6(4), 321–335. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLLS-12-2016-0056
Pang, M. F., & Marton, F. (2017). Chinese Lesson Study, Learning Study and Keys to Learning. International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies, 6(4), 336–347. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLLS-01-2017-0005
Cravens, X., & Drake, T. (2017). From Shanghai to Tennessee: Developing Instructional Leadership Through Teacher Peer Excellence Groups. International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies, 6(4), 348–364. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLLS-12-2016-0062
Huang, R., Barlow, A. T., & Haupt, M. E. (2017). Improving Core Instructional Practice in Mathematics Teaching Through Lesson Study. International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies, 6(4), 365–379. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLLS-12-2016-0055
Bartolini Bussi, M. G., Bertolini, C., Ramploud, A., & Sun, X. (2017). Cultural Transposition of Chinese Lesson Study to Italy: An Exploratory Study on Fractions in a Fourth-Grade Classroom. International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies, 6(4), 380–395. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLLS-12-2016-0057
