Volume
62
Issue
3
Abstract
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 multi-site 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.
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Recommended Citation
Pierfax, C., Free, T., Franklin, T., Erby, M., Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Meehan, C. L., & Smith, M. H. (2024). Investigating the Use of Lesson Study as a Professional Development Model for 4-H Educators at 1890 Land Grant Universities. The Journal of Extension, 62(3), Article 36. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol62/iss3/36
