International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies

Aims & Scope

The first journal of its kind, The International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies publishes lesson and learning studies that are pedagogically aimed at improving the quality of teaching and learning in formal educational settings.

These studies may take the form of action research, design experiments, formative evaluations or pedagogical research more generally that is designed to foster a democratic, discursive and action orientated inquiry process.

The editorial objective of the journal is to promote interdisciplinary and cross-national collaboration between groups of teacher educators, educational researchers and schoolteachers.

The International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies (IJLLS) is the official journal of the World Association of Lesson Studies (WALS).

WALS is an association of educational researchers and teaching professionals from various countries in the world who are dedicated to educational research that focuses directly on improving the quality of learning in classrooms and other formal learning environments through pedagogical experiments or action research.

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Metrics & Ranking

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	25

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7653

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	176

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.732

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Does Lesson Study work?

  Citation: 120

  Authors: Wai, Wing

• Towards a science of the art of teaching

  Citation: 118

  Authors: Mun Ling, Ference

• Developing a science of teaching through lesson study

  Citation: 97

  Authors: John

• Lesson Study development in England: from school networks to national policy

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Peter

• A literature review of lesson study in initial teacher education

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Deborah Lynn Sorton, Wasyl, Reidar, Raymond, Nina, Janne, Phil, Fay, Arne, Hans Erik, Gro, Julie

• Lesson study: an exploration of its translation beyond Japan

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Sarah

• Lesson Study effectiveness for teachers’ professional learning: a best evidence synthesis

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Iris, Piet

• Lesson studies in initial mathematics teacher education

  Citation: 56

  Authors: João Pedro

• Improving critical thinking skills through the integration of problem based learning and group investigation

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Marhamah, Mimien Henie Irawati, Herawati, Ibrohim

• Mathematics lesson study in the United States

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Makoto

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