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Professional development through lesson study is a teacher training model that is widely applied around the world. This research was conducted to understand teachers' perceptions on professional development through lesson study to implement the general education program 2018 at lower secondary schools in Thai Nguyen city. 90 English teachers from 37 lower secondary schools in Thai Nguyen city were chosen as the subjects of this study. Questionnaires and interviews were employed as the two data collection instruments to collect information about teachers' perceptions on professional development through lesson study. The data collected was analyzed quantitatively using Microsoft Excel to calculate the percentages and qualitatively using the conceptual content analysis method, then the data was familiarized, coded and analyzed. The research findings reveal that while teachers recognize the benefits of lesson study for professional development, its implementation at Thai Nguyen lower secondary schools has been limited in both frequency and attention. Most teachers agreed that lesson study significantly improves lesson planning quality and enhances teachers' knowledge, which in turn positively impacts students' achievement. These findings were consistent across both the online questionnaires and face-to-face interviews. However, challenges were also identified, including a lack of understanding of the lesson study process due to time constraints and limited knowledge. Additionally, many teachers prefer working in isolation, making it difficult to organize collaborative groups. These challenges were echoed in both the quantitative and qualitative data, highlighting key areas for improvement in fostering a more collaborative and supportive professional development environment for teachers in Thai Nguyen city.
Biography
Trinh Duc Thao: I have 27 years of English teaching experience and have received numerous prestigious awards at city, provincial, and national levels. I regularly attend professional training and workshops, including international programs, and hold three TKT certificates. My qualifications and experiences have significantly enhanced my teaching skills and allowed me to adopt modern methodologies.
Bui Dac Trung: I have been in the teaching profession for about 3 years. Although I do not have much experience, I still try to improve myself every day and innovate my teaching methods.
Nguyen Thi Lien Huong: I have 20 years of experience teaching English and currently work at a lower secondary school in Thai Nguyen City. I have received multiple teaching awards and regularly attend professional workshops and training sessions at various levels.
Le Thi Hang: I have 26 years of experience teaching English and have received numerous awards, including Excellent Teaching titles and Certificates of Merit. I also regularly attend seminars on English language teaching at both city and provincial levels.
Hoang Le Thuy: I have 25 years of experience teaching English and have received several awards, including Distinguished Teaching Awards and Excellent Teacher titles. I have also attended national and international training programs, hold multiple professional certificates, and is qualified at B2 level in FCE.
Quach Thi Oanh: I have more 20 years of experience teaching English and have received several awards, including Distinguished Teaching Awards and Excellent Teacher titles.
