Action Research for Improved Classroom Teaching

Action research enables teachers to reflect on what they would like to change, explore what others are doing in that field and experiment with practice in a controlled fashion.

This practical training supports participants in improving teaching and learning through classroom-based research. The five units guide participants through two action research cycles to improve outcomes.

Each unit lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes, with a recommended gap of three weeks between each to give participants time to conduct the research. Participants are expected to conduct action research cycles within their classroom time and share their findings at each stage.

Authors: David Leat, Dr Anna Reid

Course details

Area

Teaching and learning

Duration

8 hours +

Suitable for

Classroom teacher, Head of year, Subject leader

Aims and outcomes

Offer a step-by-step guide for staff on successfully facilitating an effective action research project.
Guide staff through two action research cycles.
Encourage engagement in CPD: embed a culture of improvement underpinned by teacher-led evidence.
Share results: successfully share outcomes of action research projects with your whole school community.

Course content

Unit 1: Benefits of action research
Unit 2: Suitable topics for research
Unit 3: Planning and running your project
Unit 4: Evaluating your research
Unit 5: Where next?

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