Version 4 Intro, Value & Methodology.
- 1. ACTION RESEARCHThis presentation looks at:PurposeValueMethodologyOf Action research.
- 2. Action research is ........“A reflective process of progressive problem solving” (Action research,2009).
- 3. Systematic studies of children whilst in school to help aid more efficient teaching and address problems.(McDevitt & Ormond, 2010).Problem Solving – A quest for knowledge
- 4. How do we define Action Research?“A process in which participants examine their own educational practice systematically and carefully” (Ferrance, 2009).
- 5. A collaborative activity among teachers searching for solutions and improvements to identified problem areas. (Ferrance, 2009).Components of Action ResearchThe 5 C’S..Commitment
- 7. Concern
- 9. Change, (Borgia & Schuler, 1997).The value of Action Research.Bridges the gap between theory and practice
- 10. Creates more positive relationships within the classroom
- 11. Enhances teachers professional growth and development
- 12. Facilitates teacher empowermentAction research bridges the gap between theory and practice through:Direct observation
- 13. Study of a real problem or situation.
- 14. Acknowledgement of teachers daily needsWhy is it that theories do not always help establish best practice?Often they do not directly relate to classroom experience
- 15. May not meet daily needs/time constraints
- 16. Tends to focus on hypothetical situationsAction research Creates more positive relationships within the classroom by;Identifying and solving problems
- 17. Showing an interest in individual learning
- 18. Creating a more caring atmosphere
- 19. Improving practice to encourage more productive learningEnhancing teachers professional growth and development Creates greater awareness
- 20. Improves knowledge and skills specific to classroom practice
- 21. Encourages development of new ideas.
- 23. Gives teachers ownership of their professionAction research helps teachers become empowered! Make their own decisions about what is needed in the classroom
- 24. Have control over development of best practice
- 25. Improve practice, instilling a sense of power so positive changes can be made. Methodology of Action Research
- 27. Quantitative
- 28. Involvement
- 29. Permission
- 30. Training
- 31. Sensitivity
- 33. Questionnaires
- 34. Interviews
- 35. Observations
- 38. Existing Records
- 39. Validity and ReliabilityAnalyse and Interpret DataReduction of data
- 40. Relate to Research Question
- 41. Sort, Sift, Discard, CatalogueQuantitative / Qualitative
- 42. Systematic search for Categories, Patterns, Themes Develop an Action PlanApplication of plan – individual / collaborativeDefined structure
- 43. Implement Strategies and Interventions carefully
- 44. Document plan and collect dataReflecting, Reviewing & CommunicatingCritical and Systematic
- 45. Determine effectiveness of Action Plan
- 46. Ask questions
- 47. Share and Communicate Results