Influence of Lesson Study on the Professional Development of Teachers in Maryam Babangida Girls Science Secondary School, Minna Niger State.

Abstract

This paper examined the influence of lesson study on the professional development of teachers, Eleven teachers were randomly selected in Mariam Babangida girls' science secondary school, Minna and a questionnaire designed by the researcher administered on the respondents for the purpose of finding the influence of lesson study on their professional development since the teachers were exposed to this strategy. Percentage and t-test were used to analyze the data collected. The result showed that lesson study has a positive influence on teachers' professional development. The paper recommended that in lieu of other programs, school administration should embark on School-based Lesson study as a form of in-house capacity building for staff.