This
30-hour module provides teachers with the basic knowledge of Action Research
introducing the PEPP&ER Framework as the professional development
approach in ITE. It focuses on the acquisition of the skills of enquiry
and reflection leading to the application of these skills in the
development of action research plan using the PEPP&ER Enquiry Guide.
At the end of this module, participants should be able
to:
Objectives
Explain
the background and basis for Action Research as a professional
development approach for teachers and the creation of teachers'
professional knowledge in technical education;
Explain the process and key elements of PEPP&ER
Framework; and
Demonstrate the ability to enquire and
reflect through journalling to identify an aspect of teaching and
learning that is of particular concern and to develop an action plan to
address that concern.
Topics
1
Introduction
to Action Research
[6
hours]
This
topic traces the development of Action Research beginning with the
concept of Teacher as Researcher and provides participants with the
knowledge of how Action Research is carried out by practitioners to
improve the quality of their practice. The following areas will be
covered:
Background
and Concept of Teacher as Researcher;
Action
Research Principles and Practice:
Individual
and Collaborative Action Research
2
The
PEPP&ER Framework in Action Research
[18
hrs]
This
topic introduces PEPP&ER as the Action Research Framework in ITE to
enable participants to inquire systematically into their respective
practice with the view to improve it. The emphasis is on the key
elements of the framework that would engage participants in critical,
reflective and creative thinking and the effective use of an Enquiry
Guide to develop an action research plan.
The
PEPP&ER Framework (Process, Product & Habits)
Key Elements of the PEPP&ER Framework:
Values and Beliefs;
Reflection and Journaling;
Enquiry and Challenging Assumptions;
Critical Friendship; and
Gathering data, Information and Evidence
The PEPP&ER Enquiry Guide for developing an
Action Research Plan.
3
The
Creation and Sharing of Professional Knowledge
[6
hrs]
This
topic gives an overview of Innovation and Learning Circles (ILCs) that
have made use of the PEPP&ER Framework and examines their work from
the perspective of teacher as researchers. The following topics will be
covered:
Development
of Innovation and Learning Circles in ITE;
Case-studies
of ILC projects that have facilitated the professional growth and
development of members; and
Capturing
and sharing the action research experience and professional
knowledge.
