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Morgan, Barbara A. – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1993
Describes the use of practical rationality from the vantage point of a graduate student and an elementary teacher in an urban school. Discusses how using the approach led to revised policies regarding reading strategies and discipline. Contends that practical argument philosophy can be useful in practical classroom applications. (CFR)
Descriptors: Action Research, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Discipline Policy
Yoder, Nancy – 1994
The literature reviewed in this document represents a collection of approximately 135 writings catalogued under the heading teacher leadership. The literature on teacher leadership describes a range of new roles which offer ways for teachers to grow as professionals and learn from one another. Some roles focus on inducting new teachers into the…
Descriptors: Action Research, Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education
Crow, Nedra A.; And Others – 1996
Findings are reported from a study that investigated the influence of a two-year cooperative masters of education program as a vehicle for professional development and school renewal. Semi-structured interviews and questionnaires were used to collect data from 25 experienced teachers based in 3 secondary and 2 elementary professional development…
Descriptors: Action Research, Change Agents, Change Strategies, College School Cooperation
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Johnson, Roger T.; Johnson, David W. – Science and Children, 1986
Promotes the Every Teacher a Researcher program of the National Science Teachers Association. Encourages teachers to become involved in three types of action research with regard to cooperative learning in science. These are replicating, refining, and extending. Includes program registration form for interested teachers. (TW)
Descriptors: Action Research, Cooperation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Martin-Kniep, Giselle O. – 2000
This book provides K-12 teachers with information about effective teaching and learning tools. Each innovation has a long history of use and has been researched and evaluated in a variety of settings. The innovations foster a student-centered classroom environment that is equitable and rigorous. The nine chapters focus on: (1) "The Power of…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Action Research, Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation
Dreybus, Mary Ellen – 2000
An adult educator who teachers General Educational Development (GED) test preparation conducted an action research project to determine whether learning activities requiring students to learn about and discuss famous paintings would equip them with critical thinking skills that they could eventually use when completing the reading and writing…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Art Criticism
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Burtonwood, Neil – British Educational Research Journal, 1990
Reviews research literature on efforts in the United Kingdom to address racism and the needs of a multicultural society through INSET (Inservice Education of Teachers). Notes recent developments in school-focused work emphasizing action research and teacher participation. Comments on Racism Awareness Training (RAT), problems in all-White areas,…
Descriptors: Action Research, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Research, Ethnic Discrimination
Funnell, Robert, Ed. – 1996
This handbook, which was written by researchers with expertise in Australia's technical and further education (TAFE) system, provides background information about the following: approaches to research in vocational education and training (VET); the range of methods normally used in research and their the application to VET; and procedures for…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adult Education, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Merriam, Sharan B.; Simpson, Edwin L. – 1995
This book was developed to provide guidance in the process of systematic inquiry in the field of adult education and training. The book contains 11 chapters. It begins with an introduction and overview of the research process, followed by two chapters on how to shape a research problem and conduct a review of the literature that will help to…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Data Analysis
Ferris, Charles H., Jr. – 1994
The purpose of this action research study was twofold: first, to identify administrator behaviors which enhance or inhibit the development of trust between teachers and administrators; and, second, to improve trust through a collaborative administrator/teacher trust building program. The project involved the three schools (totalling seven…
Descriptors: Action Research, Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Evaluation
Troudi, Salah; Riley, Susan – 1996
Teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) are encouraged to conduct classroom research to (1) discover what happens when they teach and students try to learn, assess and improve teaching practices; monitor innovations in teaching, syllabus, or materials; and investigate problems in the classroom. Simple steps are outlined: developing a plan…
Descriptors: Action Research, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development
Mullen, Carol A., Ed.; Lick, Dale W., Ed. – 1999
This book offers narrative accounts of action research carried out by teachers, administrators, and professors operating a school-university collaboration. Following a preface, "Navigating a New Mentoring Pathway: The Search Begins" (Carol A. Mullen), there are 18 chapters in 3 parts. Part 1, "Mentoring a New Culture,"…
Descriptors: Action Research, Administrators, College School Cooperation, Collegiality
Day, Christopher – 1999
This book examines the nature of teacher professionalism, the continuing professional development of teachers, and the contexts in which this occurs. Using a range of international research and development work, the book discusses how personal and professional contexts promote and inhibit improvement in teaching. It examines the effects of school…
Descriptors: Action Research, Administrator Role, College School Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education
Wortham, Stanton; And Others – 1997
This paper describes a school-university partnership program. The first section gives general background on teacher research and describes this project. The second part describes two cases, one a study of the loss of voice of female students in third grade mathematics and the second, the effect of positive discipline and a time-out room with…
Descriptors: Action Research, Classroom Research, College School Cooperation, College Students
Chait, Richard P.; And Others – 1996
This book describes an action research study of the working of college boards of trustees which expanded on an earlier work. The earlier study identified six areas of competency characteristic of effective boards of trustees--contextual, educational, interpersonal, analytical, political, and strategic. This study examined how boards of trustees…
Descriptors: Action Research, Administrator Guides, Administrator Role, Advisory Committees
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