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what do u mean by action research ?TRANSCRIPT
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Blooms Taxonomy based Action Research Methodology for
High Impact Teaching
AJAL. A. J
MAJOR PARTS OF THE PRESENTATION
PART 1: THE
CONTEXT
PART 2: THE
INITIATIVES
PART 3: POSSIBILITIES
EQUITY
ESSENTIAL LEARNINGS
CURRICULUM
PEDAGOGY
Standards Based Curriculum
Values and Beliefs
Educational Approaches
Teaching and Learning
THE PENULTIMATE SHELL
Why do students -------- permanently ?
•Lack of concentration
•Lack of motivation
•No vocabulary available
•No language structures available
•Boring Lectures
•Shyness
•Inhibition & fear of being corrected too often
The Curriculum frame
A breeding ground for
Students ... !
Teacher vs
Faculty
General teaching practices are:
1. lecture method2. demonstration method3. lecture cum demonstration method4. heuristic method5. project method6. problem solving method
What is action research?• Action research is deliberate, solution-oriented investigation that is group or personally owned and conducted. It is
characterized by spiraling cycles :
Problem identification, Systematic data collection, Reflection, analysis, Data-driven action taken, And, finally, problem redefinition.
The linking of the terms “action” and “research” highlights the essential features of this method: trying out ideas in practice as a means of increasing knowledge about or improving curriculum, teaching, and learning .
(Kemmis & McTaggart,
1988)
Purpose of action research?Purpose of action research?
Action research is used for various Action research is used for various Purposes: Purposes:
Curriculum development, Curriculum development, Professional development,Professional development, Systems planning, Systems planning, Restructuring, andRestructuring, and as an as an Evaluative tool.Evaluative tool.
How can I use action research in my classroom?
You can use it • to chart the effects of implementation of a
curriculum or strategy,• to study student learning and responses, • or to profile individual students.
How does action research benefit students in the classroom?
Action research can improve the teaching and learning process by reinforcing, modifying, or changing perceptions based on informal data and nonsystematic observations.
How does action research benefit teachers?
• Teachers learn what it is that they are able to influence
• and they make changes that produce results that show change.
• The process provides the opportunity to work with others
• and to learn from the sharing of ideas.
Action
Critical
reflection
A simple action research spiral
MODEL
Action
Critical
review
A simple action research spiral
Critical reflection
planning
action --> review --> planning --> action
action review planning action --> --> -->
PROCESS FLOW
present action plans --> future actions present monitoring plans --> future monitoring
COMPLEXITY FACED
IT MIMICS VLSI DESIGN ?
TIME COMPLEXITY SPACE COMPLEXITY
Structured discussion
HOW TO REDUCE COMPLEXITY
Building relationships !Please don’t read between lines
Good relationships foster change.
Skill set
•Data-driven action research
Participation and involvement !
Discovering the reasons !
Allowing time !
Focusing on outcomes !
A professional development framework for teachers in ICTBased on Action Research.
EXPLORE
PRACTISEPERFORM
PLAN
Quality Teaching &
Learning
EEnquirynquiry
RReflectioneflection
ProcessProductHabits
In ICT
The Action Research Cycle
Problemidentification& questions
Results,analyses &
interpretation
Applicationin practice
Planning ofaction steps
Hypothesis
Exploration
Reflection& data
collection
ActionResearch
Identify the ProblemSelect the Area of Focus
Determine & describe the current situationDiscussNegotiateExplore opportunitiesAssess possibilitiesExamine constraints
Develop a TimelineThis is the essence of planning!Anticipate where & how your study will take place.Anticipate how long each step will take.Apply predicted time frames to a calendar.
Put the Action Plan into Action
Go for it!
The Fact -- I don’t just want to research something- I want to make a difference
Recurrent Cycles of Action Research
From Mission 10X faculty Empowerment Workshop hosted by METS school of engineering, MALA.
Original Taxonomy Revision of Taxonomy
KNOWLEDGE REMEMBER (I Know)COMPREHENSION UNDERSTAND
(I Comprehend)APPLICATION APPLY (I Can Use It)
ANALYSIS ANALYZE (I Can Be Logical)
SYNTHESIS EVALUATE (I Can Judge)&
CREATE (I Can Plan)EVALUATION MENTOR ( I Can Guide)
BLOOMS TAXONOMY
Smart
class room
Vs interactive
class room
RESULT ANALYSIS AND
DISCUSSIONS:
METHODOLOGIES ! • Do not try to cover all attributes
during a single session! • One observation tells you little, but
many short observations can tell you a lot.
• This provides you with an accurate indicator of students’ level of understanding.
• It also helps you to plan instruction to meet specific needs
Students’ views on Assignments
• Have more time to work on the structure than an exam.
• There are too many of them.
Data Retrieval Charts
• DRC’s are visual organizers that are used to help you or your students collect and organize information
Co-curricular activities
vs Extra Co-curricular activities
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ConclusionsConclusions
The telecommunication and teaching sectors have to work together in developing national LEARNING strategies
Developing countries urgently need a strategic document – Master Plan and a Roadmap
Successful services require commitment to promote national strategies and facilitate capacity building
References
Thank you all
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