Thursday, November 29, 2012
Week 2 What I've learned from Action Research
I've learned that the aim of an action researcher is to bring about development in his or her practice by analyzing existing practice and identifying elements for change.
The process is founded on the gathering of evidence (data) on which to make informed rather than intuitive judgments and decisions. Perhaps the most important aspect of action research is that the process enhances teachers’ professional development through the fostering of their capability as professional knowledge makers, rather than simply as professional knowledge users. In an age of centralization and the proliferation of national guidelines and strategies, action research can help us feel in control of our own professional situation.
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I think you are right on target when you say the most important aspect of action research is the enhancement of professional development through knowledge makers. I have learned the same thing this past week and feel I have a better understanding already of myself as a teacher.
ReplyDeleteYes Kody, I think action research could be a powerful tool to grow as professionals.
DeleteIt is about making informed decisions...Nice comment. This whole process has had me looking at the bigger picture of my career.
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DeleteThanks Heather, it had me looking at the bigger picture of mine too.
DeleteThe fonts are reading friendly. Thanks for the comment.
"fostering of their capability as professional knowledge makers, rather than simply as professional knowledge users"
ReplyDeleteI have also come to that same conclusion this week, we not just users of the knowledge, but we are the makers of our own knowledge that we share with others.
And that is why ,Jackie we have the power to make a difference in somebody's life.
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