• Action Research in School

    By You Chuan Teoh

    Educational action research seems wonderful on paper, where teachers actively participate in developing themselves, learning from each other and trying to improve classrooms, schools, and education systems. However, in reality, the use of action research in education can be a daunting task, and depending on the education policy direction underlying its use in an education system can be anything but a wonderful experience. This essay . . .

    Singapore, SG

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    By Aubrey Uresti; Suzy Thomas

    This essay offers an overview of the purpose of Action Research Communities (ARCs) in the Action Research Network of the Americas (ARNA) and our role as ARC Co-Chairs in promoting and supporting the ARCs before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The essay begins with a . . .

    San Jose, CA, US

  • Clean School

    By Lummini Gunathilaka

    A pleasant environment contributes to a peaceful mind as well as success in education. A stress-free mind for students is facilitated by a pleasant school environment created by the students by cleaning the school environment before the commencement of the school day. That was the focus of the project reported in this paper. The school where I was first appointed as a teacher is located in a . . .

    Kandy, LK

  • Microteaching as a Method to Enhance Prospective Teachers’ Teaching Skills

    By H.M. Nalini Dhammika Kumari

    Microteaching and teaching practice are two integral parts of pre-service teacher education programmes. Microteaching has been used since the 1960s in teaching and learning environments including teaching practices of pre-service teachers. The emphasis of professional development in teacher education has been on . . .

    Gampaha, LK

  • A Reflection from the Action Research Podcast Episode 19

    By Meagan Call-Cummings

    This essay is a reflection on the Action Research Podcast, Episode 19. Dr. Patricia Maguire discusses feminisms and action research. I pull out some themes and thoughts listeners may find useful. When I began to listen to this Podcast, right off, I recognized myself in Dr. Maguire’s story. As she explains it, she came to action research – or participatory action research – as did I, from involvement in the international . . .

    Fairfax, VA, US

  • An Education Teaching Union and University Partnership to Promote Practitioner Action Research

    By Robert Henthorn; Kevin Lowden; Karen Mcardle

    Since 2017, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has supported members to undertake year-long action research projects which contribute to their own professional learning. This EIS Action Research Grants scheme offers up to 20 EIS members each year a small financial . . .

    Glasgow, SCT, GB

  • Ethics in Action Research with Dr. Mary Brydon-Miller

    By Shikha Diwakar

    This article is a review of an episode of the Action Research Podcast. In Episode 17, co-hosts Adam Stieglitz (PhD candidate) and Dr. Joe Levitan talked with Dr. Mary Brydon-Miller about some of the tricky concepts like navigating power differentials as an action researcher; conventional versus covenantal ethics; challenges within IRB and the human subject review system; ethical imperialism; and why we need a new . . .

    Montréal-Est, CA

  • A Reflection from the Action Research Podcast

    By Adam Stieglitz

    This article is a short reflection of The Action Research Podcast episode 16 with Dr. Deborah L Schussler, where we talk about how different methodological approaches relate to action research. I reflect on this episode from three different lenses: co-host, action researcher, and podcast listener. The Action Research Podcast is a recurring (iterative) podcast meant to bring action research theory and practice to . . .

    Calca, PE

  • Action Research Tradition of Sports Sciences in Sri Lanka

    By Thanuja Liyanage

    The Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka, has earned a reputation as a leader in sports education and has been recognized nationally since 2008 for the delivery of two full-time undergraduate degrees in Physical Education and Sport Sciences & Management. Students complete two action research studies in partial fulfillment of . . .

    Colombo, LK

  • Increasing Student Learning and Interest in Hydroponics Through Project-Based Learning

    By Bradley Gannon

    Our global population continues to increase and so must our food production. However, literatures indicate that fewer people have access to safe or sufficient food sources. This research is intended to address this problem, as we look at ways to increase middle school student interest in agriculture, including food production, distribution, and agricultural technology. . .

    Park City, UT, US

  • Democratizing Knowledge Production in Action Research

    By Vanessa Gold

    This article is a review of an episode of the Action Research Podcast. In Episode 15, co-hosts Adam Stieglitz and Joe Levitan talked with Lonnie Rowell about important issues within Action Research, knowledge democratization, knowledge production, and the variety of approaches to action research. The Action Research Podcast is . . .

    Montréal, CA

  • Welcome to The Action Research Podcast

    By Adam Stieglitz; Vanessa Gold; Shikha Diwakar; Joe Levitan

    The purpose of this project is to expose a new form of knowledge inquiry and dissemination through the use of podcasting. Dr. Joe Levitan and Adam Stieglitz created “The Action Research Podcast” as an attempt to push back on the standard approach to accessing meaningful knowledge, specifically in the academic realm. As co-hosts, Adam and Joe feel it . . .

    Calca, PE