Lesson studies: a continuing education module in natural sciences for primary school teachers in french-speaking switzerland

Abstract

The aim of this contribution is to present a Lesson Study (LS) led in 2015-2016. This LS focussed on the teaching and learning of natural sciences in 3-4 HarmoS (6-7 year-old pupils). The theme of the LS was related to science inquiry. Two research questions were particularly explored. First, how did LS help teachers implement science inquiries? Second, what role did teacher researchers during the LS? It means to highlight both teachers’ professional development and teacher-researchers’ abilities to collaborate and lead LS.