ERIC Number: EJ1443003
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 11
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EISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
Investigating the Use of Lesson Study as a Professional Development Model for 4-H Educators at 1890 Land Grant Universities
Cynthia Pierfax; Travella Free; Tiffany Franklin; Manola Erby; Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty; C. L. Meehan; Martin H. Smith
Journal of Extension, v62 n3 Article 36 2024
There is a defined need to provide accessible and effective professional development for 4-H educators. Lesson study is a Community of Practice-based approach to educator professional development. Prior research has shown lesson study to be effective with 4-H staff, adult volunteers, and teen volunteers. This inquiry, a multisite case study, was designed to investigate the application of lesson study in authentic contexts with 4-H county agents from 1890 land-grant universities. Quantitative and qualitative measures revealed improved preparedness, participation, and camaraderie among participating educators. Other benefits to participants included improved lesson planning and implementation.
Descriptors: Youth Clubs, Agricultural Education, Extension Education, Land Grant Universities, Extension Agents, Professional Development, Communities of Practice, Teacher Improvement, Teacher Collaboration
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Kentucky; Texas; Tennessee
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Morrill Act 1862
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