Learning About Effective Teaching First Hand

This article describes what is called ‘action research.’ This is something a teacher can do to future effective teaching techniques. The author describes why a teacher should be intereste... See More

This article describes what is called ‘action research.’ This is something a teacher can do to future effective teaching techniques. The author describes why a teacher should be interested in this, how to get started with this type of research and some of the benefits and problems associated with this type of research. This is an interesting article that makes sense and benefits other educators as well.

Research-Based Strategies: How to Help

This article explains how teachers can collect evidence of student learning in their classrooms and participate in action research that can inform their practices. After the author explains... See More

This article explains how teachers can collect evidence of student learning in their classrooms and participate in action research that can inform their practices. After the author explains what action research involves, she provides resources to help the novice get started. The article lists several reference books on the topic and provides examples of specific action research projects conducted by classroom teachers. The dual role of being both a teacher and a researcher is time consuming, but the research findings often validate instructional practices and provide a way for teachers to reflect on their own practices in order to improve their instructional strategies.