... future actions”. Richard Sagor (2005) http://www.phltv.com/96/richard-sagor-
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What is Action research “Investigations conducted by and for the people taking the action, on their own action to inform their future actions” Richard Sagor (2005) http://www.phltv.com/96/richard-sagor-the-action-research-guidebook/
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continuous improvement cycle
Matching modes of learning and learning success rates? Explaining to others Audio visual90% Watching demonstrations Practice by doing 75% Discussion 50% Discussion Practice by doing Watching demonstrations 30% Explaining to others Audiovisual 20% Reading Listening 10% Listening Reading 5% (Crowther 2008)
Explaining to others Practice by doing Discussion Watching demonstrations Audiovisual Reading Listening
90% 75% 50% 30% 20% 10% 5%
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Action Research Model
Action Research Model
Sagor, R. (2005). The Action Research Guidebook: A Four Step Process for Educators and School Teams. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
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1. How effective is my practice in the work that I do? 2. What actions can I take that will achieve better outcomes for my students?
1. What have I learnt about the effectiveness of my actions? 2. What have I learnt about myself? 3. What have I learnt about others? 4. What will I do with this learning?
Background • North Coast Region Assistive Technology Mentoring Project • Broken Bay High School: Limited access to program Lack of staff training Lack of student training
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Implementing Action Research Q1. Will a site licence for TextHELP! Read & Write GOLD increase student access? Q2. Does increase access have an impact on student1 learning outcomes? 1Five
targeted students
Implementing Action Research Triangulated Data 1. Research journal and observations 2. Assessment results and work samples 3. Feedback from students and staff
Results Q1. Increased Access 1. TextHELP! Read & Write GOLD on all computers on network, staff computers, student laptops, Library, Aboriginal Tutor room 2. Increased teacher knowledge of program and requests for training 3. More students accessing program 4. All classes in Year 7 are introduced to the program
Results Q1. Increased Access 5. Staff taking responsibility with an decreased need for 1:1 teacher aide support 7. Mostly English staff using program, followed by science and HSIE. 9. All 5 students using program in English, Science and HSIE classes and exams
Results Q2. Improved Outcomes 1. Positive attitude of students 3. More on task and independent behaviour 4. Student B handed in all in-class assessments 5. Students A, B & C take all notes in Read & Write 6. Improved internet use 7. Increased quality of assignments 8. Decreased student stress
Results Q2. Improved Outcomes 8. Year 9 class 100% internet research task completion (Previously 30%) 9. Year 9 class improved on-task behaviour (Is it the program or the headphones?) 10. In English class 3 out of 21 students handed in assessment on time – 2 of these students were using TextHELP
Results Q2. Improved Outcomes HSIE Exam Marks 90% 80%
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Results Q2. Improved Outcomes English Exam Marks 70%
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What did this all mean? 1. Continuation of action research cycle required 2. Should not expect results overnight 3. Other factors impacted on results
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