Teacher Research: Getting involved in research is one of the most productive paths we can take to improve our professional status as teachers. The list of questions below is an interesting starting point. The type of knowledge we create (comparable or not to that of pure research) would, at the very least, support our own need to understand pedagogy and effective teaching and learning. Thanks to the folks at Madison Metropolitan School District( http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/sod/car/cardo.html) for this list.
Yitna
Develop questions based on their own curiosity about their students' learning and their teaching
Investigate their questions with their students systematically documenting what happens
Collect and analyze data from their classes including their own observations and reflections
Examine their assumptions and beliefs
Articulate their theories
Discuss their research with their colleagues for support as "critical friends" to validate their findings and interpretations of their data
Present findings to others
Talk to their students
Give presentations (talk to teacher in room next door, go to conferences)
Write about their research (school-wide publication, national) รก participate in teacher research web sites, online forums, and email communications
Yitna
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