Action Research Project Noemi Waight George Reese MSTE
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Action Research Project Noemi Waight & George Reese MSTE
Overview of Action Research n n n Action research is deliberate, solution-oriented investigation that is group or personally owned and conducted. It is characterized by spiraling cycles of problem identification, systematic data collection, reflection, analysis, data-driven action taken, and, finally, problem redefinition. Johnson, B. (1993) Focuses on teaching and its interplay with student outcomes
Cont. . n n As a research method, action research is cyclical. It assumes that understandings and actions emerge in a constant cycle. (Noffke & Stevenson, 1995) “Action research involves the improvement of practice, of the understandings of practice, and of the situations in which practice occurs”. (Kemmis & Mc. Taggart)
How we envision Action Research
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An Example of Action Research: Science is life: How does using the outdoors as an extension of my classroom influence students’ perspectives of their world? (Joan Field) n 6 th grade; Black Hawk Middle School n How does using the outdoors as an extension of my classroom influence students’ perspectives of their world?
Cont. . n Data: Record of and observations of lesson related to outdoor education § Environmental observations § Questionnaires § Pre and post reflective writing assignments § Interviews http: //www. madison. k 12. wi. us/sod/carabstractint ro. html §
Timeline of Action Research Project Fall 2004 Spring 2005 Summer Fall 2005 Spring 2005 2006 Introduction to Action Research. q q Teachers will identify issues in their classrooms that can be investigated through action research. q Parallel session on the basics of Action Research. Namely, what action research is, methodologies used, course of research and findings. q Examples of case studies will be used. q Develop a protocol for action research study. q Protocol will include research question(s), rationale, background knowledge, methodology. q Parallel sessions will allow us to work with teachers to refine this process. Implement Action Research. Teachers will brainstorm and discuss the process. q The Findings. How to make sense of observations and q data collected. q. The report component of the study. Presentation of Action Research + copy of report q
Role of Mentor Teacher n n n Provide support for this process Communicate with teachers via Moodle Help teachers to identify classroom issues Work with teachers and REVITALISE staff on methodologies Work with a group of teachers on data analysis and interpretation