Physical Education preservice teachers’ perceptions about using Lesson Studies in initial teachers’ training

Purpose – To analyze Physical Education preservice teachers’ perceptions about using Lesson Studies in initial teachers’ training. Methodology – This project was developed by carrying out a Lesson Study, collecting data during the process and studying the perspectives of participating preservice teachers. Findings – Physical Education preservice teachers perceived the participation in Lesson Study as a globally positive experience, valuating collaborative work, competence development, reflection, and diversity in discussion, and proposing the utilization of Lesson Study in initial teachers’ training and in ongoing professional development. Our findings are in line with similar studies results, suggesting that Lesson Studies can be advantageously used also in initial teacher training. Originality – The research reported on the use of Lesson Studies in training of Physical Education teachers is very limited.