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Why do an action research project?

Why do an action research project?. Addressing an issue in a curriculum area Introducing an innovation Evaluating a teaching technique or curriculum change. The main features of Action Research. Being a ‘reflective practitioner’ Informed action

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Why do an action research project?

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  1. Why do an action research project? • Addressing an issue in a curriculum area • Introducing an innovation • Evaluating a teaching technique or curriculum change

  2. The main features of Action Research • Being a ‘reflective practitioner’ • Informed action • Intentional intervention in order to learn as a practitioners or to improve learning • Putting the ‘I’ at the centre of the research • Systematic monitoring to generate valid data • Authentic descriptions of the action • Explaining / interpreting the action • Validating your research • Making your research public (presenting/writing up)

  3. Possible data to collect • Focus group findings • Questionnaires • Observations • Written work from students • Diary • Course reviews • Video diaries? (for webpage) • Digital photos

  4. Tangible outcomes from Action Research at Farnborough • Final written report for in–house journal and website • Ability to achieve credits on MA Education through Roehampton University link • Presenting to colleagues • Presenting to delegates from other colleges or agencies

  5. Benefits of doing projects • Payment! (off-scale award of approx £600) • Professional development • Learning new skills of research • Gaining insight into an aspect of teaching and learning • Gaining accreditation on MA • Publishing work • Helping to disseminate good practice

  6. Deadline for proposals • Friday 4th July

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