Perspectives & Resources
Below are several ways to help teachers visualize the research process. After reviewing the information, reflect on and add to your initial thoughts.
The Blend Space provided below is a sequential lesson on action research. Start by pressing the PLAY button in the upper left hand corner. The lesson will begin with cell/box 1. Move to the next cell/box by selecting the > arrow on right of the screen to complete the next task. You may use the < arrow on the left to revisit task you might have questions about. A scroll bar appears on the right for pages of length. Click on blue dialogue boxes to open additional comments and explanations about a resource. Continue until you have completed all 12 cells/boxes in the Blend Space. This will complete the lesson.
Teacher Researcher Examples
Read through each teacher's inquiry and jot notes on your understanding of their action research processes.
1. Inquiry into a no grades classroom
Part 1: https://movingwriters.org/2015/10/05/so-i-quit-grading/
Part 2: https://movingwriters.org/2016/01/18/so-i-quit-grading-part-ii-update/
Part 3: https://movingwriters.org/2016/06/06/so-i-quit-grading-part-iii-a-conclusion/
2. Inquiry into teaching grammar:
https://movingwriters.org/2016/02/01/in-search-of-a-more-meaningful-effective-enduring-way-to-teach-grammar/
3. Continuing one's learning journey:
http://www.teachinglearning2014.org/media/blog/teacher-research-is-a-habit-of-mind
4. Inquiry into the balance between reading and writing
http://www.kellygallagher.org/kellys-blog/2015/7/14/moving-beyond-the-4-x-4-classroom
5. Education as inquiry: A teacher action research site
http://www.lupinworks.com/ar/pieces.html
Read through each teacher's inquiry and jot notes on your understanding of their action research processes.
1. Inquiry into a no grades classroom
Part 1: https://movingwriters.org/2015/10/05/so-i-quit-grading/
Part 2: https://movingwriters.org/2016/01/18/so-i-quit-grading-part-ii-update/
Part 3: https://movingwriters.org/2016/06/06/so-i-quit-grading-part-iii-a-conclusion/
2. Inquiry into teaching grammar:
https://movingwriters.org/2016/02/01/in-search-of-a-more-meaningful-effective-enduring-way-to-teach-grammar/
3. Continuing one's learning journey:
http://www.teachinglearning2014.org/media/blog/teacher-research-is-a-habit-of-mind
4. Inquiry into the balance between reading and writing
http://www.kellygallagher.org/kellys-blog/2015/7/14/moving-beyond-the-4-x-4-classroom
5. Education as inquiry: A teacher action research site
http://www.lupinworks.com/ar/pieces.html