Inquiry-Based Mathematics Teaching at Secondary level in Lesson Study
Summary
Purpose – Investigate the development of IBL practices in LS and foster the sustainability
Design/methodology/approach – Qualitative research based on reflection reports, questionnaires, and interviews
Findings – Teachers’ Understanding of IBL and students doing inquiries have the potential to improve in LS.
Practical implications – Inquiry-based teaching in Lesson study is essential for teachers to own the teaching method and sustain it in their class after the project end.
Social implications – Inquiry-based mathematics teaching is important to develop the 21st-century skills of students and prepare them for the requirement of today’s knowledge-based economies.
Originality/value – LS practices have a specific teaching method in focus.