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Exploring Action Research in Educational Practices: LIB 5525 Course Overview

The LIB 5525 course focuses on action research methodologies, empowering participants to study and enhance their own practices through systematic inquiry. The agenda includes introductions, syllabus review, and discussions on potential research topics. Participants will explore the Action Research Cycle, developing questions, collecting and analyzing data, and designing action plans based on findings. Collaboration through Critical Friends groups will enrich the learning experience. The course emphasizes applied research aimed at practical improvements in educational settings.

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Exploring Action Research in Educational Practices: LIB 5525 Course Overview

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  1. LIB 5525 Product of Learning

  2. LIB 5525Agenda • Introductions • Syllabus and calendar • Action Research • Discussion of Possible Topics

  3. LIB 5525Introductions • Who are you? • What is something about yourself you would like to share with others?

  4. LIB 5525Syllabus and Calendar • Review syllabus and calendar • Determine follow-up meeting dates/locations • Select Critical Friends groups

  5. LIB5525Action research • Studying one’s own practice to make improvements • Involves Planning, Acting, Reflecting • Typically considered quasi-experimental research • Grounded in systematic, research-based methodology • Environment not as controlled as experimental research

  6. LIB5525Action research • Action Research Cycle Suggested by Farmer* • Focus on a topic • Review the research • Develop research questions Farmer, S.J. (2003). How to Conduct Action Research: A Guide for Library Media Specialists. Chicago, IL: American Association of School Librarians.

  7. LIB5525Action research • Action Research Cycle Suggested by Farmer* • Collect data • Analyze data • Report results Farmer, S.J. (2003). How to Conduct Action Research: A Guide for Library Media Specialists. Chicago, IL: American Association of School Librarians.

  8. LIB5525Action research • Action Research Cycle Suggested by Farmer* • Design an action plan based on the data • Take action • Evaluate the action Farmer, S.J. (2003). How to Conduct Action Research: A Guide for Library Media Specialists. Chicago, IL: American Association of School Librarians.

  9. LIB5525Action research • Possible topics? • Think about which classes provided you with the knowledge base for your topic. You will want to include this later in your formal presentation.

  10. LIB5525Homework • Determine topic • Meet with Critical Friends • Meet with Dr. Nita

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