Validation of the Implementation Requirements of Indigenous Lesson Study in the Iranian Education System

Subject Areas : Research in Curriculum Planning

Omolbanin Ahmadihaji ^{1 *} , marjan kian ² , Seyedeh Homa aghili ³

1 - PhD in Curriculum Studies, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
2 - Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum Planning Studies, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
3 - PhD in Curriculum Studies, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.

Received: 2024-06-27 Accepted : 2025-05-20 Published : 2025-07-20

Keywords: Validation, Implementation Requirements, Indigenous Lesson Study, the Iranian Education System,

Abstract :

The present study aimed to identify and validate the requirements of indigenous lesson study in Iran’s education system. This research was conducted using a phenomenological approach with the participation of 21 educational policymakers, provincial heads of educational technology, educational leaders, and experts selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed based on three main dimensions of indigenous lesson study: organizational, individual, and strategic factors. A Delphi method was then employed to design a questionnaire for validation, which was reviewed by experts. The questionnaire's validity was confirmed by specialists, and its reliability was calculated with an agreement coefficient above 0.8. Findings indicated that indigenous lesson study is influenced by a combination of organizational, individual, and strategic factors. Organizationally, reducing bureaucratic obstacles, enhancing a merit-based system, and revising educational regulations play a crucial role in facilitating the lesson study process. Individually, teachers' self-assessment, strengthening research skills, and increasing media literacy contribute to improving this process. Strategically, designing cultural symbols, establishing steering committees, and redefining evaluation mechanisms are essential for institutionalizing lesson study. The interaction of these factors enhances educational processes and supports the development of indigenous lesson study.

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