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Alidou, Hassana, Ed.; Glanz, Christine, Ed. – UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, 2015
One of the greatest challenges in education today is to adapt and respond to a linguistically and culturally diverse world, and to combat social disintegration and discrimination. Participatory and collaborative action research represents an empowering and emancipatory approach to this challenge because the "target groups" become…
Descriptors: Action Research, Youth Opportunities, Adult Literacy, Program Improvement
Clayton, Stephen; O'Brien, Mark; Burton, Diana; Campbell, Anne; Qualter, Anne; Varga-Atkins, Tunde – Educational Action Research, 2008
This article draws upon the work of two researchers who facilitated practitioner research with school professionals in Liverpool. The researchers themselves had not been involved in practitioner research before. In this account, the researchers reflect critically upon their own experience. The discussion presents the learning curve that the…
Descriptors: Teacher Researchers, Researchers, Foreign Countries, Action Research
Earley, Peter; Porritt, Vivienne – Institute of Education - London, 2009
This book presents case studies of schools' journeys towards effective CPD practice as part of a TDA national project. It tells the story of the goals set and achieved, and the challenges and successes along the way. Each case study makes specific reference to the nine factors or approaches to CPD identified in the book as underpinning effective…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Professional Continuing Education, Case Studies, Coaching (Performance)
Fleming, Douglas S. – 2000
This guide introduces the skills and dispositions necessary to participate in educational action research. It targets teachers, administrators, college faculty, graduate students, state professional organizations, and state administrators. Chapter 1, "Understanding Action Research as a Tool for Professional Growth and Organizational Development,"…
Descriptors: Action Research, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry

Berger, Carl F. – Journal of Educational Thought, 1985
Examines causes of the threatened closure of University of Michigan's School of Education (e.g., inadequate enrollment, professional isolation/insulation, imitative research, information gaps, and lack of recognition for innovation). Concludes that the School must maintain a balance of action-oriented research, teaching excellence, and service in…
Descriptors: Action Research, Educational Theories, Higher Education, Professional Development
Alsup, Janet; Bush, Jonathan – 2003
This book illustrates the benefits of using real-life vignettes to highlight situations that allow undergraduate teacher candidates to learn to engage with English language arts issues within specific and authentic concepts. Pedagogical narratives written by secondary teachers, followed by thoughtful responses to these narratives by experienced…
Descriptors: Action Research, Annotated Bibliographies, Classroom Techniques, English Instruction
Diaz-Maggioli, Gabriel – Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2004
It's true that students gain more from learning experiences when they're encouraged to plan their activities, share their knowledge with one another, and tailor material to their own needs. So why not create a professional development program that gives teachers the same range of options? This book provides the framework and steps to help…
Descriptors: Peer Coaching, Mentors, Writing (Composition), Action Research

Whitehead, Jack – Westminster Studies in Education, 1990
Responds to Jean Rudduck's argument that teachers should research their own practice. Maintains the teaching profession needs an autonomous body to accredit teacher education and to regulate curriculum content and assessment procedures. Encourages development of an action research approach to professional development and upgrading quality of…
Descriptors: Action Research, Educational Researchers, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Collins, David; Collins, Ann – 2002
This book is intended to provide the content and structure for a group study of reading and instructional practices that advance reading achievement. The book includes concise summaries of research that reflect sound practices in reading instruction and the most current understanding of the process of reading. It pulls together much of what has…
Descriptors: Action Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Activities, Instructional Effectiveness
Tanner, Michael, Ed. – Classroom Research by Classroom Teachers, 1985
This document presents descriptions of 11 experimental, descriptive, and naturalistic research designs created by classroom teachers about questions that they had and that they investigated within the context of teaching dynamics unique to their classrooms. An action research approach was utilized, emphasizing immediate application of a method and…
Descriptors: Action Research, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, Educational Research
Ng, Eugenia M. W., Ed. – Information Science Reference, 2010
With the advent of new technologies, more convenient and effective ways of learning are being adopted. However, despite the growing advancements there remains a lack of literature in applications of using these technology teaching approaches. This book offers in-depth analysis of new technologies in blended learning that promote creativity,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cross Cultural Studies, Action Research, Distance Education
Tanner, Michael, Ed. – Classroom Research by Classroom Teachers, 1992
This volume celebrates teachers as life-long learners of the art of teaching, by presenting 21 action research studies designed and implemented by classroom teachers. A "How To Get Started" section outlines action research steps and offers worksheets. Descriptions of the research studies begin with ethnographic studies, which include "Adopt a…
Descriptors: Action Research, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, Educational Research
Ho, Rose – 2003
The primary objective of the action research chronicled (in English and Chinese) in this book was to shift the teaching method used by preschool teachers in Hong Kong from a teacher-directed mode by training them to use the Project Approach. The secondary objective was to measure children's achievement while using the Project Approach, focusing on…
Descriptors: Action Research, Foreign Countries, Multilingual Materials, Preschool Children
Cheng, Shiu-Shan; Chang, Wen-Hua; Chiang, Wu-Hsiung; Guo, Chorng-Jee – 1998
In an effort to improve a summer professional development program for inservice secondary mathematics and science teachers in Taiwan, a three-year action research project has recently been completed. The program attempted to provide participating teachers with a better theoretical and practical understanding of teaching and learning based on the…
Descriptors: Action Research, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries

Day, Christopher – British Educational Research Journal, 1993
Reviews research on the role of reflection subsequent to action research in the professional development of teachers. Discusses the use of reflection as a part of the learning process. Calls for partnerships within collaborative organizations that provide opportunities for interaction and reflection. (CFR)
Descriptors: Action Research, Collegiality, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
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