To assist schools with the process of school planning, a project team convened by the Illinois State Board of Education has developed an integrated school-improvement planning framework. Through an integrated approach to school improvement, schools are better able to coordinate their programs, activities, and budgets and maximize their resources…

To assist schools with the process of school planning, a project team convened by the Illinois State Board of Education has developed an integrated school-improvement planning framework. Through an integrated approach to school improvement, schools are better able to coordinate their programs, activities, and budgets and maximize their resources…

This study examined the first-year postsecondary experiences of students through an action research project with small groups of students at three postsecondary institutions (one community college, one university college, and one university). The paper reviews the action research design method and highlights its utility in analyzing the effects of…

This thesis reports and discusses my research on the action-learning project undertaken by MBA students with respect to actively embodied team learning. The teams undertook a number of consultancy projects for local companies during 1997-1999. It was seen that the successful teams evolved into micro learning organisations through a staged process…

Action research, enlisting teacher participation in study of aspects of school life, investigates teacher-centered program to help elementary school children with low self-concepts. Teachers play significant role in helping children perceive themselves more positively, and benefit personally from involvement in study. (NRB)

Argues that psychology training programs must stress decision-oriented research and provide students with the knowledge required to assume a posture of advocacy that promotes through action the healing and improvement of the entire human condition. States that psychology has traditionally ignored the conditions of poverty and oppression.…

Describes the action research process and provides practical guidelines for using the process to improve the education of children with disabilities and increase parental involvement. Laying the groundwork for action research, recruiting parents to participate in the research, and involving parents in each step are discussed. (CR)

Distinguishes two types of materials evaluation: a predictive evaluation designed to make a decision regarding what materials to use, and a retrospective evaluation to examine materials already used. Describes a procedure for conducting task evaluations, suggesting that they constitute a kind of action research that can contribute to reflective…

Discusses strategies to help primary students understand geometric concepts. Highlights best examples, concept cards, defining shapes, discovery lessons, and expository lessons. Presents action research ideas. (JRH)

Provides an historical perspective of the popular topics that have influenced science education during the past quarter century and reviews current international debate on scientific literacy and science pedagogy. Suggests that there is still considerable cause for concern for school science curriculum and sociopolitical action needs to be taken.…

Introduces action research as a tool for use in religious education that can be employed by congregationally based educators. States that action research as an educational strategy suggests that educators engage in a cycle of observing, reflecting, planning, and acting. Includes references. (CMK)

Describes an action research project aiming to improve student understanding of decimal numbers through an instrument. (YDS)

Explores how students in a boy's English secondary school display aggressive traits. Devises an intervention program centered on human rights. Concludes that the school fails to build meaningful relationships among its members, students, and staff; offers little opportunity to shape the institutions rules; and that rigid discipline reduces…

Describes initial results of a collaborative action research endeavor between a university and a magnet school (grade 6 level) using learning environments research to monitor alignment of classroom learning activities with a constructivist viewpoint while integrating technology into the curriculum. Discusses use of the Constructivist Learning…