Action research or case study?
When planning for a practice-based enquiry or small-scale study you will most often be confronted with the choice between an action research or case study approach. Here is a simplified exploration to get you started.
Systematic reading to prepare a literature review
If you read a great range of articles you may find that you cannot remember who said what when and where. Therefore, a systematic approach to reading and taking notes is necessary. It may be helpful to apply the "CaMLISd" grid.
Writing entries in a reflective journal
Writing entries for a reflective journal is often a daunting aspect of teacher training, as we are not used to writing diaries. Here are some thoughts on how to get started with writing reflections.
Writing an action plan
How to write an action plan in order to improve teaching practice. An action plan should include targets, next steps and success criteria for it to be meaningful.
Critical incidents according to Tripp
This is a brief outline of what Tripp considers as critical incidents.
Reflective model according to Gibbs
This is a brief description of how the reflective cycle according to Gibbs works.
Reflective model according to Brookfield
This is a brief description of how Brookfield's four lenses work in reflective practice.
Reflective model according to Kolb
This is a brief description of Kolb's reflective model.
Reflective model according to Rolfe et al.
This is a description of how Rolfe's model of reflection should be used in order to improve practice and learning.
Teaching and reflective practice
Teaching and learning are complex due to the many factors that impact what happens in a classroom. Teachers need to constantly adapt and change their activities and plans accordingly. And in order to do just that in an efficient and effective way, teachers must be reflective.