Assignment Attachment Form Provide ALL details requested on this form. Use one form for each assignment. Visit http://otl.curtin.edu.au/open/assignm ent.html for detailed assignment submission instructions. Post to: Distance and Open Learning of Technology GPO , WA 6845 Email: [email protected]Fax: (08) 9266 2777 Phone: (08) 9266 4100 In person: Level 1, Robertson Library, Building 105 PART A – to be completed by Student (please print clearly) PART B – Office Use Only Name McConnell, Milliken, Milovanovic, Montefiore Received by Open Learning Returned to Student Address for Return Email Phone No. Unit Name Development and Education Curtin Student No. Unit Code EPD125 Date Submitted 08/11/2009 Assignment No. 2 Tutor’s Name Susan Davis Assignment Title (where applicable) Powerpoint Presentation – Conducting Action Research Students comments to Tutor or Open Learning (if any) Please read the following and sign where indicated [or type your name when submitting electronically]. DECLARATION: I declare the attached assignment is my own work and has not previously been submitted for assessment. This work complies with rules concerning plagiarism and copyright. [Refer to http://www.policies.curtin.edu.au/documents/academic_misconduct.doc for plagiarism and copyright information.] I have retained a copy of this assignment for my own records. Signed: Toni McConnell, Rachel Milliken, Biljana Milovanovic, Sarah Montefiore PART C – to be completed by Tutor: Comments to Student
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Assignment Attachment Form
Provide ALL details requested on this form.
Use one form for each assignment.
Visit http://otl.curtin.edu.au/open/assignment.html for detailed assignment submission instructions.
Post to: Distance and Open Learning of TechnologyGPO , WA 6845
In person: Level 1, Robertson Library, Building 105
PART A – to be completed by Student (please print clearly) PART B – Office Use Only
NameMcConnell, Milliken, Milovanovic, Montefiore
Received byOpen Learning
Returned to Student
Address for Return
Email Phone No. Unit Name Development and Education Curtin Student No.Unit Code EPD125 Date Submitted 08/11/2009Assignment No. 2 Tutor’s Name Susan DavisAssignment Title (where applicable) Powerpoint Presentation – Conducting Action Research
Students comments to Tutor or Open Learning (if any)
Please read the following and sign where indicated [or type your name when submitting electronically].
DECLARATION: I declare the attached assignment is my own work and has not previously been submitted for assessment. This work complies with rules concerning plagiarism and copyright. [Refer to http://www.policies.curtin.edu.au/documents/academic_misconduct.doc for plagiarism and copyright information.] I have retained a copy of this assignment for my own records.
Signed: Toni McConnell, Rachel Milliken, Biljana Milovanovic, Sarah Montefiore
PART C – to be completed by Tutor: Comments to Student
The study that a teacher, or other practitioner, may conduct in relation to an issue or problem, with the aim of discovering more prolific achievements for children
Importance of Action ResearchAllows proactive and continual improvement of
Providing attentive, organised and enhanced understanding of educational context.
Teaching strategies
Learning methods
School programs & policies
RESEARCH
EVALUATEACTION
REFLECTION
ActionResearch
Action Research Procedures Recognise Area of Interest
Research Plan
Data Collection
Analysing and Interpreting Data
Construct the Plan of Action
Review Plan
Recognise Area of Interest
Identify problem area or issue
Undertake groundwork research
Use preliminary results to ascertain some research questions
Research Plan
Determine methods for data collection
Organise resources required
Prepare proposed schedule to complete answers to questions
Request direction and assistance from peers and field specialists
Data Collection Quality of data collected is of high
importance
Methods of data collection can include: questionnaires, surveys, interviews, observations, portfolios/journals, existing records, etc
A minimum of two methods are essential
Analysing and Interpreting Data
Identify patterns
Obtain percentages, averages, or determine if the results are correlation coefficients, etc
Comprehensive review of the data
Construct the Plan of ActionDesign realistic and relevant changes to instructional techniques, counseling methods and school policies
Encourage contribution by all (teachers, students, supervisors, colleagues) to adopt the new approach
Put the plan into action
Review Plan
Were the findings suitable to the problem?
What learning occurred? Were solutions found?
Communicate findings with colleagues
Discuss appropriate implementation measures
Action Research Benefits Students
Relative lessons and activities
Learning difficulties recognised and addressed
Greater learning outcomes
Improved comprehension
Ethical ConsiderationsMaintain confidentiality and respect the right of privacy
Obtain consent from students/parent for participation
Kept Supervisors and peers informed on the progress
Ensure there is sufficient data available to substantiate the conclusion
Action Research Benefits Teachers Provide effective and relative
lessons & activities
Identify and improve personal teaching strategies
Ascertain & analyse causes of learning difficulties
Action Research Benefits Schools
Develop a co-operative environment
Peer feedback and reflection on teaching strategies
Tips on Conducting Successful Action ResearchEVALUATE: results of implementing the
change(s)
RESEARCH: journal of observations and associate findings with scientific validation
ACTION: adjust the method of implementation as required
REFLECTION: share findings
ConclusionEvery student should be given the opportunity to expand their dominant intelligences and strengthen their weak intelligences.
Action Research creates numerous benefits for all participants involved, directly resulting in positive learning outcomes for students.
NSW Department of Education (2006 & 2007), Professional Learning and Learning Development, Action Research. Retrieved October 17th from www.det.nsw.edu.au/proflearn/research/actres.htm
McDevitt, T & Ormond, J (2010). Child Development and Education, (4th Edition). Pearson Education
Borgia. E, Schuler, D (1996). Action Research in Early Childhood Education. eric digest. Retrieved October 17, 2009 from www.ericdigests.org
Eileen Ferrance (2000) Themes in education, Action research, Northwest and Islands Regional Education Laboratory at Brown University, retrieved October 19, 2009 from www.alliance.brown.edu/pubs/themes_ed/act_research.pd