Assignment:
Research in Education: An Overview of Action Research
Briefly, answer the following questions below. Using APA style and references to support your respond. 200 to 300 words.
Respond to Questions below:
1. How do you currently involve traditional educational research in your work as an educator?
2. How might engagement in collaborative teacher inquiry/action research become a part of your current work as an educator?
3. What did you notice about the research methods used in the examples you read?
4. What role does research play in educational reform? Does that role shift or change based on the use of traditional research versus action research?
5. To what degree does promoting positive social change play a role in educational research?
Helpful Reference
Lawlor, L. A., Hansen, C. C., Zambo, D., & Horn, P. (2015). Empowering teachers and engaging students. Educational Digest, 80(6), 4-8.
Fowler, C., Wu, C., & Lam, W. (2014). Participatory action research: Involving students in parent education. Nurse Education in Practice, 14(1), 76-81.
Gordon, C. A. (2015). Evidence-based stories from school library research and practice: Creating synergy for change. Knowledge Quest, 43(3), 6-7.
Readings:
The Mother Tongue
1. The Role of Parent-Teacher Communication in Helping Student Reach New Standards
By Lara Goldstone
2. What Teachers Behaviors Encourage one At-Risk African Boy to Be a Productive Member of Our Classroom Community?
By Barbara Williams