Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Implementation of Action Research

ICTPD Homegroup Meeting 7th September

Focus questions for today...
  • What is Action Research?
  • What are the benefits of using Action Research as a professional development tool?
  • How could you implement Action Research in your school?
  • What do you have to be mindful of with this process?

This presentation will provide some ideas and solutions for the above focus areas http://www.slideshare.net/tanyathompson/our-schools-journey-2007/2

Some useful resources when implementing action research

21st Century Learners

An interesting presention to watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLlGopyXT_g

Sunday, September 2, 2007

Action Research

Action Research - Assisting Teachers to Engage in Quality Teaching and Learning

Action research is the study of a social situation with a view to improving the quality of action within it (Cardno and Piggot-Irvine, 1991). At St Andrews Middle School we have embarked on a journey with the vision of improving learning opportunities and achievement levels for students as well as increase professional satisfaction. We are in the second year of modifying internal structures, appraisal and developing a process which will enable teachers to become reflective practitioners. All staff at our school are committed to carrying out action research projects and are supported by the internal structures we have put in place. We have used Cardno’s writings to guide our development of a reflective learning community within the school. My presentation above explores our journey with Action Research and how other schools may implement action research at their school.