Lesson Study and School as a Learning Community to Support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Definition, Literature Review, and Bibliometric Mapping

Authors

  • Jiraporn Chano Mahasarakham University Author
  • Bovornpot Choompunuch Mahasarakham University Author
  • Chi Cheng Wu Kun Shan University Author

Keywords:

Authentic learning, Bibliometric analysis, Lesson study, Learning design, School, Learning community

Abstract

This study reviews the development of research on lesson 
study and school as a learning community and positions 
bibliometric 
mapping as supporting evidence for 
understanding research trends. The review focuses on lesson 
study, school as a learning community, learning design, 
authentic learning, reflection, and embodied learning as 
interconnected concepts for improving teaching quality and 
collaborative professional learning. A literature review 
supported by bibliometric analysis was conducted using 
documents retrieved from Google Scholar through Publish or 
Perish and visualized using VOSviewer. Research in this field 
connects teacher collaboration, reflective practice, 
curriculum design, professional development, and student
centered learning. Bibliometric results show publication 
trends, document types, highly cited works, and keyword 
clusters. The study contributes a conceptual synthesis for 
strengthening school-based professional learning and SDGs
oriented educational transformation.

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Published

2027-03-01