Level 2 Lesson Study Immersion Program in Japan

For leaders of Lesson Study, current and future, IMPULS LLC at Tokyo Gakugei University and Lesson Study Alliance are offering our popular Level 2 Lesson Study Immersion Program, October 28 – November 6.

The program offers educators a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in authentic mathematics Lesson Study in Japan. Participants will observe several mathematics lessons developed through Lesson Study in elementary schools and observe how Japanese teachers engage in post-lesson discussions. All research lessons and post-lesson discussions will be simultaneously translated into English by experts in mathematics teaching and learning. In addition, participants will have opportunities to interact with teachers, students, and education professors from schools and universities in Japan.

Click here to view the schedule from fall of 2024.

The cost of the program is 4,500 USD, which includes the cost of accommodations. Airfare is not included. See more about what is and is not included below.

Submit questions about the program to Tom@LSAlliance.org.

Application process

1. Submit an initial application along with a non-refundable 50 USD application fee (payable here) as soon as possible but no later than August 28. Space is limited and applications will be accepted on rolling basis.
2. If your application is accepted, we will send you an acceptance form and instructions for paying a deposit of 450 USD by August 29.
3. The remaining tuition balance (4000 USD) must be received by us by September 15, 2025, along with confirmation of your flight arrangements. Schedule flights to arrive on October 27 (Narita or Hanada airports) and depart on November 7.

Click here to see details about making these payments.

If we do not have enough participants registered by August 29, we may need to cancel the program, in which case you will received a full refund of any payments made, including the 50 USD application fee.

If you have any questions, please address them to:

Tom McDougal
Executive Director
Lesson Study Alliance
Tom@LSAlliance.org

What is included in the program fee

• hotel accommodations with breakfast in Tokyo
• hotel lodging with breakfast at other hotels as needed for visits to schools outside Tokyo
• English translation of lesson plans
• simultaneous translation during lessons and post-lesson discussions by experienced bilingual mathematics educators
• Some dinners, including a welcome reception and a farewell party

Not included

Other expenses are not included, such as the following:

• Round-trip airfare to Tokyo
• Local transportation in Tokyo
• Weekend meals and some weekday meals.

If you are considering bringing a companion…

The program can provide rooms and charter transportation for program participants only. Hotel rates in Japan are typically per person and NOT per room. Therefore, if you will be bringing a companion, you will need to arrange and pay for all hotels and transportation, and this will not reduce the program fee.