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Advancing through Action Research: A Guide for Educators

Explore action research methodology, from planning to evaluation, with a focus on educational improvement. Learn about the research cycle and how to develop actionable plans based on data. This course encourages self-reflection and collaboration to enhance teaching practices.

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Advancing through Action Research: A Guide for Educators

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  1. LIB 5525 Product of Learning

  2. LIB 5525Agenda • Updates • Syllabus and calendar • Action Research • Discussion of Possible Topics

  3. LIB 5525Updates • News, events, updates • What is something about yourself you would like to share with others?

  4. LIB 5525Syllabus and Calendar • Review syllabus and calendar • Determine follow-up meeting dates/locations

  5. LIB5525Action research • Studying one’s own practice to make improvements • Involves Planning, Acting, Reflecting • Typically considered quasi-experimental research • Grounded in systematic, research-based methodology • Environment not as controlled as experimental research

  6. LIB5525Action research • Action Research Cycle Suggested by Farmer* • Focus on a topic • Review the research • Develop research questions Farmer, S.J. (2003). How to Conduct Action Research: A Guide for Library Media Specialists. Chicago, IL: American Association of School Librarians.

  7. LIB5525Action research • Action Research Cycle Suggested by Farmer* • Collect data • Analyze data • Report results Farmer, S.J. (2003). How to Conduct Action Research: A Guide for Library Media Specialists. Chicago, IL: American Association of School Librarians.

  8. LIB5525Action research • Action Research Cycle Suggested by Farmer* • Design an action plan based on the data • Take action • Evaluate the action Farmer, S.J. (2003). How to Conduct Action Research: A Guide for Library Media Specialists. Chicago, IL: American Association of School Librarians.

  9. LIB5525Action research • Possible topics? • Think about which classes provided you with the knowledge base for your topic. You will want to include this later in your formal presentation.

  10. LIB5525Homework • Think about topics • Read Farmer book • Explore the literature

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