Meeting Student Needs Through the Levels Program and Grade Weighting |
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Authors: | Erleen Joiner Rogers |
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Institution: | Christian County High School , Hopkinsville , Kentucky , USA |
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Abstract: | Action research is often included in teacher education programs to improve teacher reflection and practice; however, there is little indication of its impact on students. In this article, the authors examine action research conducted by 114 experienced teachers enrolled in a masters of education program. The teachers came from a range of disciplines and grade levels. Based on their investigation, the authors determined that action research provided a vehicle for teachers to (a) establish more personal relationships with students, (b) develop a better understanding of students as learners, and (c) give students a voice in the classroom. The authors illustrate these themes with three portraits of exemplar teachers. |
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Keywords: | action research curriculum master of education (MEd) teacher as researcher |
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