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Action Research: Informing Professional Practice Within Schools, Gregory Hine, Shane D. Lavery
Action Research: Informing Professional Practice Within Schools, Gregory Hine, Shane D. Lavery
Gregory S.C. Hine
This research paper explores the experiences of three teacher-researchers, ‘Simone’, ‘Damian’ and ‘Michael’, who undertook an action research project in their respective schools as part of their postgraduate studies. The paper initially outlines the construct of action research in the light of its applicability to educational research. Particular reference is made to the benefits of action research for those in the teaching profession as well as to several challenges associated with action research. What then follows is the design of the case study methodology that was used to examine the individual experiences of Simone, Damian and Michael. The research used …
Action Research: Informing Professional Practice Within Schools, Gregory Hine, Shane D. Lavery
Action Research: Informing Professional Practice Within Schools, Gregory Hine, Shane D. Lavery
Shane D Lavery
This research paper explores the experiences of three teacher-researchers, ‘Simone’, ‘Damian’ and ‘Michael’, who undertook an action research project in their respective schools as part of their postgraduate studies. The paper initially outlines the construct of action research in the light of its applicability to educational research. Particular reference is made to the benefits of action research for those in the teaching profession as well as to several challenges associated with action research. What then follows is the design of the case study methodology that was used to examine the individual experiences of Simone, Damian and Michael. The research used …