CLASSROOM RESEARCH : CLASSROOM RESEARCH Prepared by the
FAUS – COE Research Committee Mmmm
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Classroom Research : Classroom Research Teachers do it all the time though may be unaware of it
It promotes systematic reflective practice for continuous improvement in the classroom
Research Cycle : Research Cycle Participatory Action Research
Research Process : Research Process Research is a systematic process of inquiry consisting of three elements:
a question, problem, or hypothesis;
data; and
analysis and interpretation (Nunan, 1992, p. 3).
Ideally, the final outcome of classroom research is shared with colleagues, who then apply the most valuable results in their own classrooms.
Research Traditions : Research Traditions Research Paradigms: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srRYdpVYD2A&feature=related
Areas for Classroom Research:ESOL : Areas for Classroom Research:ESOL What cognitive structures and abilities underlie the L2 learner’s use of his or her L2?
Is learning a second language like learning a first?
How can we account for variation (a) between learners; (b) within learners?
What modes of classroom organization, task types, and input facilitate second language development?
How can Art support second language learning?
Reading : Reading Resources:
Guided reading:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txC-Qo_8GiU&feature=related
Ability Grouping : Ability Grouping What is the most beneficial ability grouping for low achieving students?
Resources:
Ability grouping in the classroom
Ability grouping for low achievers
Behavior and Achievement : Behavior and Achievement Is there a correlation between classroom behavior and learning?
Resources:
Classroom Behavior and Achievement
Minority Issues : Minority Issues How can minority issues be positively addressed in the classroom to enhance student learning?
Resources:
The achievement gap
Level Ten: http://www.level-ten.org/
Close the Achievement Gap: http://closetheachievementgap.org/
Information and Communication Technology : Information and Communication Technology How do digital media promote learning?
Resources:
Digital media and achievement
Differentiated Instruction : Differentiated Instruction How can differentiated instruction support student achievement?
Resources:
Differentiated instruction
Brain-based Learning : Brain-based Learning How can an understanding of brain education enhance student learning?
Resources:
Brain education: What is it?
Brain-based learning: Fad or breakthrough
Research Contacts : Research Contacts FAUS – COE Research Committee
John Hardman whardma1@fau.edu - A. D. Henderson School/FAU High
Dr. Ira Bogotch ibogotch@fau.edu - Dept. of Ed Leadership, COE
Dr. Nancy Brown nbrown29@fau.edu - Director, Early Childhood Ed.
Dr. Gail Burnaford burnafor@fau.edu - Dept. of Teaching & Learning, COE