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Innovative Teaching Through Action Research
Oct 5, 2024
Lecture on Teaching as a Craft and Action Research
Teaching as a Craft
Teaching combines both art and science.
Great teachers experiment and make mistakes.
Important to understand what methods are effective in teaching.
Action Research
A method to determine what works in teaching.
Involves identifying a question, testing a strategy, gathering data, and analyzing the results.
Results in dynamic, innovative outcomes directly tied to the classroom.
Breaks down the barrier between participants and researchers:
Teacher is both participant and researcher.
Action Research Frameworks
Generally follow a similar process:
Phase One: Planning for Research
Inquiry
Define a specific research question that is testable.
Literature Review
Gain a deeper understanding of the topic.
Design Process
Determine data collection methods.
Consider ethical issues.
Obtain necessary permissions.
Set deadlines and establish systems.
Action Phase
Engage in cycles of experimentation and data collection.
Data Collection Methods
Qualitative Data:
Observations, artifacts, interviews.
Quantitative Data:
Rubric scores, surveys, achievement data.
Analysis
Organize data using charts, graphs.
Look for trends.
Discuss findings with peers.
Methods for analysis can include:
Free writing in journals.
Creating cluster maps.
Writing out results.
Conclusion
Share research findings with the broader community.
Reflect on personal teaching practice.
Leads to new questions and continues the action research cycle.
Aims to refine teaching skills for better, more creative outcomes.
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