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Workshop B6 by Berry van de Wouw. In this workshop you will get acquainted with the basic principles of Action Research, you will find out whether Action Research can be a useful tool for you to improve your teaching practice.
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Welcome
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Programme - Introduction - What is AR? - AR: a tool for YOU?
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EDUCATION = CHANGE
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IMPOSED CHANGE
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CHANGE INSPIRED BY TEACHERS
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THE TEACHER MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
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HOW DO I IMPROVE
WHAT I AM DOING?
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TRIAL & ERROR
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TRIAL & SUCCESS
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ACTION RESEARCH:
WHAT IS IT?
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KURT LEWIN (1946): AR is comparative research in which the researcher participates
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Classical research
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Participant research
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AR-Goals: - bring about change - generate knowledge - personal growth, self-improvement
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QUESTION: Is it possible to work on improvement of education without working on your own professional development?
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Basis of Action Research: a need for change to solve a PROBLEM
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Examples (real-life) - no time to concentrate on weaker students- students don’t read enough- not enough female participation in chemistry classes
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Examples (real-life) - too many students are skipping class- students feel blocked in front of an audience
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Examples (real-life) - students don’t cooperate well in projects- Dutch and foreign students don’t cooperate well
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Examples (real-life) - students don’t work independently - great differences in level
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Examples (real-life) - inefficient work schedule- inefficient working place- relationship problem with colleagues
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Action Research: structure / procedure
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An action research at the Academy of Tourism
“How can I contribute to a succesful introduction of the Common European Framework of Languages at the AT?”
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Reflection + Fact Finding Zero measurement: knowledge / skills / attitude Action: creating awareness of possible implications (+ and -) -info (folders, articles, newsletters, etc.) -workshop European Framework -plan of approach Second measurement Reflection / Result
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Reflection- continuous + systematic- side-effect: better understanding of
your students
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Methodology / claim to knowledge - poll/survey - observation - audio/video - triangulation - professional journal - critical friends
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AR-questions “How can I…?” ` “How do I …?”
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- How do I stop my students from feeling blocked in front of an audience? - How can I encourage autonomy in motivated learners so that I can concentrate on weaker students?
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- What can I do to encourage additional reading?Refined question:
- Can I change the way the students are assessed so that they are encouraged to read more?
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- How do I improve my relationship with my colleagues?- How do I manage my work schedule more efficiently?
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- How can I change my teaching practice so as to improve work atmosphere?- How can I contribute to better cooperation between foreign and Dutch students? - How can I prevent students from skipping class?
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Now hang on… What about possible negative aspects?
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Reference books-Jean McNiff: “You and Your Action Research Project” (RoutledgeFalmer - London)-Petra Ponte “Onderwijs van eigen makelij” Nelissen - Soest)
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ACTION RESEARCH:
GIVE IT A TRY!
