11724 (v.3) Ed 546 - Reflective Practitioner II

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

10.0

Individual Study:

1 x 10 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Use of action research methods to gain fresh insights and a better understanding of the teaching/learning environment in a work context. These insights extend knowledge about the role of a facilitator to meet inherent challenges and exploit the opportunities this research method offers.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Developed an Action Research plan. Implemented and evaluated the plan. Prepared an Action Research report.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Zuber-Skerrit, O. (1992), Professional Development in Higher Education - A Theoretical Framework for Action Research. Chapter Six. London, Kogan Page. Karim, K. (2001), Assessing the Strengths and Weaknesses of Action Research. Nursing Standard. 15(26), 33-35. Dinkleman, T. (1997), The Promise of Action Research for Critically Reflective Teacher Education. Teacher Educator, 32(4), 250-274. Vaidya, S.R. (2001), Research for Classroom Teachers. Education, 122(1), 152-153. Yost, S.W., Senter, S.M. and Forlenza-Bailey, A. (2000), An Examination of the Construct of Critical Reflection - Implications for Teacher Education Programming in the 21st Century. Journal of Teacher Education, 51(1), 39-49.

Unit Texts:

Stringer, E.T. (1999), Action Research (second edition). Thousand Oaks, California, Sage.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Action Research project and report 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1			Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y		Y
2004	Miri Sarawak Campus	Quarter 3	Y