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CONDITIONS OF TEACHER RESEARCH, Conditions - Coggle Diagram
CONDITIONS OF TEACHER RESEARCH
Benefits
be seen as learners rather than
functionaries who follow topdown orders without question
be seen as knowledge workers who reflect on their professional needs and current understandings
begin to understand in deeper and richer ways what they know from experience
explore the learning processes occuring in their classrooms and attempt to interpret them
appreciate the benefits of research
Knowledge and Skills
be aware of the different methodological options
make informed choices
well-established guidelines for design and administration are available
Awareness
quantitative tools
objectivity
hypotheses
representativeness
generaliz-ability
the goal
is understanding than proving
Motivation
to engage in research
research is more likely to occur
Mentoring
assisting in setting up a general framework for the conduct of the research
helping teachers to find a focus, and, importantly
commenting on teachers’ initial attempts to collect and analyse data
be scaffolded
by a more experienced and skilled individual
Time
some teachers worked 50 hours a week to make ends meet
a lack of time can act as a powerful hindrance to the promotion of teacher research
may feel they are able to engage in research
Choice
self-directed professional
development
must be
driven by the teachers themselves.
shaping the nature of the inquiry they
conduct
Expectations
The power of expectation is strongly demonstrated commitment
A parallel argument holds true for the conduct of teacher research
Community
opportunities to discuss the research
with others
like-minded professional community is likely more productive
a sense of collective activity with others
engaged in teacher research
shared understanding about the value of
teacher research
opportunities for collaboration with
other teacher
researchers
encouragement from school leaders and
colleagues
Recognition
by teachers themselves as well as by head teachers
by local education authorities
having value
Dissemination potential
newsletters, websites, and professional development events
made public so others can benefit from the findings
presentations at regional or national conferences and written reports
orally or in writing
advice from experienced teachers or mentors
Conditions