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IMPULS Online Professional Development Course
This is an international online course [series of 4 modules] for professional development of those involved in mathematics education.The course will provide a unique opportunity to examine the Japanese approach to teaching mathematics through problem-solving (TTP), a method developed by Japanese educators and diffused through Lesson Study. The course will use some elements of Lesson study itself, participants will learn key points applicable in every-day lessons. A certificate will be given for each module once all activities have been completed.
DAY1/Asynchronous activities
(1) Watch a lecture video A: An Introduction to teaching through problem solving (TTP)
(2) Watch a lecture video B: To be ready for watching the research lesson
(3) Anticipating students' responses
(4) List what to find out by watching the research lesson video
DAY2/ Synchronous activity
(1) Discuss anticipated students' responses and points to find out by watching the research lesson video with IMPULS facilitators(60min)
DAY3/Asynchronous activities
(1) Read the lesson plan and make a summary of observation points.
(2) Watch the research lesson (1st time)
(3) Write findings and learnings in around 500 words.
DAY4/ Synchronous activity
(1) Post-lesson discussion with IMPULS facilitators (60 min)
DAY5/Asynchronous activities
(1) Watch the research lesson video (2nd time).
(2) Watch the post-lesson discussion video held at the school in Japan.

International Math-teacher Professionalization Using Lesson Study(IMPULS) at Tokyo Gakugei Univ. Explayground Insitute
Email:info(a)impuls-jp.com
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