The authors further note that the National esearch Council (2003) state that the "obligation to treat individuals as autonomous agents whose decisions on whether or not to participate in research are to be respected and not overridden by a researcher" (as sited in Nolen & Vander Putten, 2007, p. 402). When considered in the context of students as a protected research group in a K- 12 classroom this obligation may raise issues involving conflict of interest. After all, in addition to minors being unable to formally consent to research study participation, students probably would not be prone declining participation in studies run by researchers on whom they are dependent for their grades, access to resources, and enriching experiences while in school. Furthermore, one must also consider the ability of students to decline participation in research that is conducted as part of the normal school day as this circumstance may deprive…...

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References

Brown, B.L. (2002). Improving teaching practices through action research. (Doctorial disertation, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2002) Ann Arbor, MI: ProQuest Information and Learning Company.

Dick, B. (2006, October). Action research literature: Themes and trends. Action research, Vol. 4 (4), 439-458. Retrieved October 3, 2010, from Sage Publications:  http://arj.sagepub.com/content/4/4/439 

Donato, R. (2003, December). Action research. Center for applied linguistics. Washington, DC: Eric Digest. Retrieved October 3, 2010 from www.cal.org/ericccll

Ferrance, E. (2000). Action research. Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory at Brown University. Providence, RI: LAB at Brown University, the Educational Allience.

Action esearch on the Impact of Video Technology Classrooms on Student Achievement
Audio-Visual Technology & Student Achievement

esearch problem / topic. The proposed research study will examine the impact of integrating video technology in classroom lessons on the achievement of students. In this study, consideration will also be given to students' perceptions of the impact of integrated video on their achievement and gender-based differences in achievement related to the integration of video into classroom lessons. Today's students have grown up in an ever changing visual world. With the evolution of television, video cameras, cell phones, GPS navigational systems, and gaming systems there is video everywhere you look. Our students in the twenty-first century have been exposed to some form of video technology in almost every aspect of their lives. Why would it not follow that the use of audio/visual technology in the classroom would help improve student achievement?

Importance of the study. Contrary…...

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References

ATLAS.ti. (2012) Retrieved  http://www.atlasti.com/ .

Bitner, N. And Bitner, J. (2002). Integrating technology into the classroom: Eight keys to success. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 10.

Christensen, C.M. (1997; 2000). The innovator's dilemma: When new technologies cause great firms to fail. New York, NY: Harper Collins, 1997 and 2000).

Christensen, C.M., and Michael E. Raynor, M.E. (2003). The innovator's solution. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Business School Press.

Action research as related to education is a process by which a teacher, group of teachers, school, school district, or university observes a problem, creates a plan for action, implements that plan (action), observes the results (research), and plans on further action (Ferrance, 2000, 26). It is in this way that an individual teacher becomes aware of the advantages and disadvantages of her own teaching methods and improves the performance of her students (Ferrance, 2000, 3). It is also in this way that a teacher increases reliance on herself and her own teaching abilities, concurrently enhancing, over the long-term, the progress of her students.
While most of the literature for this assignment seems to focus on action research as related to K-12 education, I believe that it is also appropriate to higher education. he basic steps of action research are these: (1) observe a problem, (2) develop a plan for improvement,…...

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This example creates a number of opportunities for action research. It could be applied on the individual level. That is, individual professors have the potential to take the problem into their own hands. They already know the problem: it is now more difficult for students to complete this major. Creating a plan of action, they could decide to introduce new teaching methods and new types of learning material. After they have implemented their plan, they can observe the various effects. Once the effects have been recorded and understood, they now have a new set of information to work with. For example, new teaching method A increased students' examination scores as well as did new teaching method B. While both teaching methods were improvements on teaching methods implemented before action research began, teaching method A was more effective. Just as in the circular direction often referred to in action research literature, this new information could then be used for more research on how to maximize the effects of teaching method A, or to isolate what exactly made teaching method A work so well.

Another way this situation presents an opportunity for action research is by allowing a group of people (the department) to collaborate as a team on the issue. In this way, more than a couple new teaching methods could be tested, which would naturally lead to more accurate end results. Not only will this process generate more insight into what works and enhanced student performance, but it will also create "stronger relationships" and "increased sharing and collaboration" among members of the department (Ferrance, 2000, 14).

Action research, which "seeks to create knowledge, propose and implement change, and improve and practice performance," is fully appropriate for addressing problems in both K-12 and higher education (Donato, 2003). Its cyclical nature allows for any teacher or professor to test their own solutions to classroom problems, observe the results, build on these results, and so on.

Action esearch in the Classroom
To what extent is team-based learning effective in helping children learn? Although team-based learning is often touted as helpful in teaching students to how to work together on a social level, monitoring the degree to which learning is actually taking place can be challenging because of the degree of 'social loafing' that may transpire. Students may allow one student to assume the majority of the burden of work, and the conscientious student is often unwilling to complain. The result is that the final project does not accurately reflect the full knowledge level of the entire group, merely that of one student.

Comparing test grades of students after they study two chapters within the same subject area together -- one of which is assessed using a team-based project, the other of which is assessed with an individual project -- can provide guidance as to the impact team-based learning…...

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References

Action research project. (2012). Teaching foreign languages: K-12 workshop. Retrieved:

 http://www.learner.org/workshops/tfl/session_04/project.html

The case studies compiled and edited by Caro-Brice (2007) provide a somewhat broader perspective than the singular case study conducted by Coles-Ritchie and Lugo (2010). These studies are all geared towards promoting equality in instructional methods and learning rates in diverse classroom settings, however, making them directly useful in this review and plan development.

ome of the central common findings of the studies compiled by Caro-Brice (2007) and the lessons that can be drawn from these findings include the importance of attitude and interpersonal approach throughout the action research/instructional supervision process, especially in its initial stages, and the importance of demonstration and reevaluation during and following the implementation phase of the action research plan. The truly collaborative nature of action research in these contexts is also emphasized, and the reasons for this importance -- namely increased efficacy and confidence -- are clearly outlined.

Mitchell et al. (2009) examined the use of action…...

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Some of the central common findings of the studies compiled by Caro-Brice (2007) and the lessons that can be drawn from these findings include the importance of attitude and interpersonal approach throughout the action research/instructional supervision process, especially in its initial stages, and the importance of demonstration and reevaluation during and following the implementation phase of the action research plan. The truly collaborative nature of action research in these contexts is also emphasized, and the reasons for this importance -- namely increased efficacy and confidence -- are clearly outlined.

Mitchell et al. (2009) examined the use of action research in the development and assistance of new teachers, which yields insights into other potential uses and effects of action research as well. Examining some of the typical identified problems that new teachers face and the abundant literature addressing most of these common problems, Mitchell et al. (2009) demonstrate effective means of action research interaction that is more case-specific and less general than typical seminars. This enables newer and less experienced teachers to more effectively identify and confront issues early on (Mitchell et al. 2009).

This study is especially useful for the details provided regarding the interaction of the instructional supervisor and the instructor during the action research process. The communication of information in this relationship is key to the process' success, and the details provided by Mitchell et al. (2009) demonstrate a clear understanding and explanation of how this relationship best operates.

Action esearch and Its Key Working Principles
Examine the most salient challenges and advantages of the Internal A person.

Based on my readings, action research is a methodological approach to research that provides a useful framework in which effective solutions to seemingly intractable problems can be identified. In sharp contrast to other social science research approaches, one of the main advantages of action research is that it seeks to identify generalizable solutions that are applicable in all situations (Coghlan, 2003). By using a holistic view of a given situation, action research can help A practitioners better understand the competitive environment in which companies operate and determine optimal courses of action that can help improve their performance (Coghlan, 2003). An especially advantage of the A approach is its emphasis on including the subjects of research into the analysis (Coghlan, 2003). These same advantages, though, introduce some challenges because action research can be a…...

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References

Stringer, E.T. (2007). Action research (3rd ed.). Los Angeles: Sage Publications

Clearly, if there is motivation from the parents to encourage English literacy, whether that be to help them or simply to focus the student on succeeding and graduating, studies see a 30-40% increase in scores in individuals in which the parents are actively involved in the ESL class. Thus, there are a number of proven successes that are available to help increase the efficacy of English instruction in the secondary schools. As well, from a practical point-of-view, increased English literacy in the broad context can only encourage.
This study examines one particularly learning environment, Yokota West Elementary School, and will use a mixed-method questionnaire to examine various ways in which ESL learners can achieve greater performance actualization and success within their environment. Data showed that there is a clear need within the educational community. The English as a Second Language program data supports the need for the school to improve…...

Do you ever read English for pleasure? If yes, include follow-up question below.
Follow-up: What do you like to read in English? [Interviewer could have several examples of ESOL reading materials to help identify specific examples here.]

3. Do you seek help when you don't understand something you read? If no, include follow-up question below?

Follow-up: Are there peer-tutoring resources available to you? Have you used these resources in the past? If so, what was your experience?

The results of the interviews could also be tabulated using this instrument.

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ecommendation as to Which esearch Scenario Would be Most Beneficial to the Instructional Setting or Field

Taken together, the foregoing research approaches have their respective advantages and disadvantages, but overall, the quantitative action research approach appears to possess several attributes that make it the most appropriate for the purposes of the type of study needed to improve motivation to read among ESOL students.

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Justification in Support of…...

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References

Burton, S., & Steane, P. (2004). Surviving your thesis. New York: Routledge.

Leedy, P.D. (1997). Practical research: Planning and design (6th ed). Upper Saddle River,

NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Neuman, W.L. (2003). Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches, 5th ed. New York: Allyn & Bacon.

Action esearch Study
According to Dana and Yendol-Hoppey (2010), action research is a "systematic, intentional study by teachers of their own classroom practice" (p. 6). Because the intention of action research is to effect meaningful change in real-world classroom settings, action research must be focused on practice issues of interest to reading teachers. The seven steps described by Brighton (2009) can help guide the action research process by providing a systematic framework in which the analysis can be conducted. By first identifying a practice area of interest, for example, the likelihood of a successful outcome is enhanced. Likewise, by connecting the action research project with reading teachers' own problem areas, there is more flexibility in how the action research project should be conducted. Implementing and administering the action research project will also provide a centralized focus for the practice area of interest, and the feedback received from mentors and peers…...

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References

Cooper, K. & White, R. E. (2012, October). The recursive process in and of critical literacy: Action research in an urban elementary school. Canadian Journal of Education, 35(2), 41-44.

Putting Research Into Action Action research provides the process by which educators can resolve issues and problems specific to their classrooms, schools, and organizations. Action research is defined as a formative research of progress that is commonly practiced by teachers in schools (Lesha, 2014). This formative study of progress is carried out by teachers to help enhance their effectiveness in teaching and promoting development of their students. Given its significance and benefits, action research would play a critical role in my professional development as an educator. Action research can be used to study and reflect on professional practice by conducting consistent and collaborative inquiry on teaching practices and their impact on student development and outcomes. In this regard, student learning and outcomes would be examined in relation to the teaching strategies and process. This implies that student learning data would be the premise for studying and reflecting on professional practice as…...

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References

Hine, G.S.C. (2013). The Importance of Action Research in Teacher Education Programs. Issues in Educational Research, 23(2), 151-163.

Lesha, J. (2014, May). Action Research in Education. European Scientific Journal, 10(13), 379-386.

Parent Opposition to the Common Core and Educational eform
While it might seem intuitively obvious that parents wish to provide a better education for their children, in many instances there has been extremely vociferous opposition amongst parents to standards-based reform in education. In New York State, for example, the ability to opt out of standards-based testing has been selected by an overwhelming percentage of the population. In 2014, "the parents of 60,000 New York students refused to have their children take the [standardized] test ... The superintendent of the Comsewogue Schools has test refusal letters for 80% of his students" and these numbers are increasing rather than decreasing (Burris 2015). Assuming parents want the best for their children, this indicates a sharp divide between parents' perceptions of what is necessary to improve their children's educational prospects for the future and administrators who are attempting to redesign the curriculum and use data…...

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References

Bidwell, A. (2014). Intense Common Core opposition is higher among parents. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved from: http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2014/06/26/intense-common-core-opposition-is-higher-among-parents

Burris, C. (2015). As testing begins parental opposition to common core ramps up.

Hechinger Report. Retrieved from:  http://hechingerreport.org/as-testing-begins-parental-opposition-to-common-core-ramps-up/ 

Mehta, J. (2015). The dad who wrote a check using Common Core math doesn't know what he's talking about. Patheos. Retrieved from:  http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2015/09/21/the-dad-who-wrote-a-check-using-common-core-math-doesnt-know-what-hes-talking-about/

APPLIED ARTICLE ANALYSIS Applied Article Analysis AssignmentSummaryThe selected article is more qualitative and action research. The reason for saying so is explained in further sections of the paper.Purpose of the StudyThe purpose of the selected article was to investigate the professional development course BINE taking place in university for addressing education sustainable development (ESD) and the involved participants learning for action research regarding the implementation of ESD in their educational institutes (Rauch, Steiner & Kurz, 2021).Description of Participants/ Sample/ SettingUntil now, four BINE courses have been conducted in Austria in which the participants from the latest course held in 2016 to 2018 were taken. A sample of 11 people was interviewed, who comprised 50% of the total BINE course participants. There were nine women, and the remaining two were men. The contact with the selected participants was created through regional group leaders.The participants gave their consent for the conduction of…...

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References

Elkatawneh, H. (2016). Five qualitative approaches/ problem, purpose, and questions/ the role of theory in the five qualitative approaches comparative cases study. Walden University.  https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2761327 

Rauch, F., Steiner, R. & Kurz, P. (2021). Action research for education for sustainable development: The case of the university in-service course ‘education for sustainable development- innovations in school and teacher education (BINE)’. Educational Action Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/09650792.2021.1971098

Shkedi, A. (2007). Second-order theoretical analysis: A method for constructing theoretical explanation. International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, 17(5), 627-646. https://doi.org/10.1080/0951839042000253630

Action Research Proposal The number of school-age English Language Learners in the state of Alberta is increasing at a fast pace. As these students begin studying, they experience a great deal of challenges, which can impact the acquisition and learning of the English language (New York University, 2018). In particular, one of the key challenges faced by these students is pronunciation. What is more, unlike mathematics, English language does not have a material set of rules or guideline as to what sound every letter of the alphabet signifies. For instance, the letter e can be pronounced as e, eh. In addition, the tenses of verbs can also hamper learning. Cultural differences also play a key role in acquisition of the English language (Wold, 2006). There have been deliberations regarding the most efficacious approaches of second language instruction. Picture seeing texts and hearing sounds that do not correspond with those that are…...

Education esearch
The problem being researched or evaluated

The presenting problems are inattentive and non-cooperative behavior in two special education students during classroom instruction. The teacher needs to get the attention of the students and get them to sit in their seats in order to engage them in instruction. The teacher will need to determine how to reward the students for attending and engaging in the lessons being presented to them.

• The design label and overview of what the design might look like (example, if I use mixed-methods, is it sequential or concurrent? If a program evaluation, what kind?)

The research design will be action research in order to engage the practitioners in an evaluative endeavor that will encompass their behavioral and academic instruction with the students.

• ationale for the design based on the problem

The action research design will need to be designed to provide answers to the research questions that are actionable…...

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References

Guskey, T. (2000). Evaluating professional development. Thousand Oaks CA: Corwin Press.

Sagor, R (2003). How to conduct collaborative action research. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Indeed, it may be argued that action research is uniquely suited to the conditions within the classroom. So reports the text by Ferrance, which indicates that "action research is a process in which participants examine their own educational practice systematically and carefully, using the techniques of research. It is based on the following assumption. . . teachers and principals work best on problems they have identified for themselves." (p. 1)
The implication here is that the constant state of flux revealed by day-to-day activities within a course and in interaction between professor, students, content and other entities justify the use of a research framework which is similarly mutable. As the source by Ferrance argues, the improvement of one's own practice of education may well be based on the ability of the instructor to evolve in harmony with an evolving understanding of the community systems, social networks, cultural inclinations and academic…...

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Works Cited:

Dick, B. (2000). A Beginner's Guide to Action Research [Online]. Available at  http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/gcm/ar/arp/guide.html 

Ferrance, E. (2000). Action Research. Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory at Brown University.

1. The effectiveness of using action research to improve teaching practices in a specific subject area
2. The impact of collaborating with colleagues on an action research project in a school setting
3. The role of reflection in action research and its influence on decision-making and implementation of changes
4. Exploring the challenges and benefits of conducting action research in a diverse classroom or school environment
5. The use of action research to address and improve student behavior and engagement in the classroom
6. Investigating the role of technology in facilitating action research projects in education
7. The importance of building relationships and fostering collaboration with....

Topic 1: The Impact of Action Research on Teacher Development

How does action research empower teachers to improve their instruction and student learning?
Examine the role of action research in fostering reflective practice and self-directed learning for teachers.
Analyze how action research supports teachers in identifying and addressing challenges in their classrooms.

Topic 2: Action Research as a Catalyst for School Improvement

Describe how action research can facilitate data-driven decision-making in schools.
Explore the transformative potential of action research in addressing systemic issues and improving school culture.
Analyze the impact of action research on school leadership, collaboration, and student outcomes.

Topic 3:....

Qualitative Research Essay Topic Ideas

1. The Role of Reflexivity in Qualitative Research

The researcher's positionality and its impact on data collection and analysis
Strategies for enhancing reflexivity and minimizing bias
Ethical considerations in reflexive qualitative research

2. Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) in Qualitative Research

Theoretical foundations and methodological approach of IPA
Applications of IPA in various research contexts
Strengths and limitations of IPA as a qualitative research method

3. Grounded Theory in Qualitative Research

Inductive and iterative nature of grounded theory
Techniques for data collection and analysis in grounded theory
The role of theory development and saturation in grounded theory research

4. Ethnography....

Kurt Lewin revolutionized the field of social psychology through his pioneering work in the areas of group dynamics, social psychology, and organizational psychology. Some of the key ways in which Lewin transformed the field include:

1. Field theory: Lewin introduced the concept of field theory, which emphasized the importance of understanding behavior in the context of the social and environmental factors that influence it. This framework helped to shift the focus of psychology from individual traits and characteristics to the interactions between individuals and their environments.

2. Action research: Lewin developed the method of action research, which involves actively engaging with participants....