scholarly journals Collaborative Action Research to Promote Reflective Thinking Among Higher Education Students

2012 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. 739-744 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pongchawee Vaiyavutjamai ◽  
Souwanit Charoenchaia ◽  
Sriwilai Ponmanee ◽  
Ampha Danpakdee ◽  
Boonrawd Chotivachira ◽  
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2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
Marinalva Lopes Ribeiro ◽  
Jefferson da Silva Moreira

Alinhados ao movimento de profissionalização da docência, apresentamos, neste texto, resultados de uma pesquisa-ação colaborativa, de abordagem qualitativa, realizada numa instituição de Educação Superior pública do interior do Estado da Bahia, cujo objetivo foi conhecer as representações de professores-pesquisadores sobre a profissão docente. Considerados produtores de conhecimento sobre as suas próprias práticas educativas, os docentes têm se implicado nesse processo formativo, de forma espontânea. Os dados tomados como corpus de análise foram coletados em reuniões de formação, que acontecem quinzenalmente, no próprio locus de trabalho dos professores. Contribuições de Tardif (2009), Soares e Cunha (2010), Carbonneau (2006), Bourdoncle (2006), D’Ávila e Soneville (2008) e Rios (2009) deram a principal sustentação teórica para a interpretação dos dados produzidos. Para análise desse material, aproximamo-nos da técnica de análise de conteúdo de Bardin (2006). A análise dos dados produzidos no primeiro ano desta pesquisa indicam que os professores exercem a profissão intuitivamente, sem o domínio dos conhecimentos didáticos e pedagógicos. Assim, a profissão docente, no ensino superior, vai sendo construída mediante a socialização profissional e a troca de experiência com os pares. Os resultados sinalizam fragilidades na profissionalidade docente dos colaboradores da pesquisa, aspectos que podem estar atrelados a não existência de uma política de formação e desenvolvimento profissional para os docentes da Educação Superior.Todavia, com a participação nesta pesquisa-ação colaborativa, os professores têm tido oportunidade de refletir sobre suas práticas, teorizar sobre elas e experimentar inová-las, o que nos anima a continuar avançando nesse processo de desenvolvimento profissional.Palavras-chave: Profissão Docente. Pesquisa-ação colaborativa. Profissionalidade.ABSTRACTAligned to the teaching professionalization movement, we present in this text, results of a collaborative action research, with a qualitative approach, performed at a public higher education institution in the state of Bahia, Brazil. It aims to a better understandingonthe professors-researchers’ representations about the teaching career. Regarded as producers of knowledge about their own educational practices, professors have been involved spontaneously in this formative process. Data taken for the analysis set was collected in training meetings, which take place at every two weeks, at the professors’ own working locus. Contributions from Tardif; Soares and Cunha; Carbonneau; Bourdoncle; D'Avila and Soneville; Rivers and Enguita, gave the main theoretical framework for the interpretation of the data produced. For the analysis, we approached Bardin’s (1977) content analysis technique. Analyzing the data produced in the first year of this research, we came up with the conclusion that the professor sactintuitively, having no domain of didactics or pedagogy. Thereby, the teaching profession for higher education is being built by professional socialization and exchange of experience among pairs. The results indicate some weakness in the teaching profession, aspects that may be linked to a lack of training policies, and professional development for these professors. However, with the participation in this collaborative action research, professors have had the opportunity to reflect on their own practice, to theorize about it, and to experience innovatingthem. This encourages us to continue moving forward in this process of professional development.Keywords: Teaching Profession. Action research collaborative.Professionalism.RESUMENAlineados con el movimiento de profesionalización docente, presentamos, en este texto, resultados de una investigación - acción colaborativa, de enfoque cualitativo, realizado en una institución de Educación Superior pública en el Estado de Bahía, que tiene como objetivo conocer las representaciones de profesores investigadores sobre la profesión docente. Considerados productores de conocimiento sobre sus propias prácticas educativas, los profesores tienen implicado en este proceso formativo, de forma espontánea. Los datos tomados para análisis se recogieron en reuniones de formación, que tienen lugar a cada quince dias, en el próprio locus de trabajo de los maestros. Contribuciones de  Tardif ( 2009 ), Soares y Cunha ( 2010 ), Carbonneau ( 2006 ), Bourdoncle ( 2006 ), D'Ávila y Soneville ( 2008 ) y Ríos ( 2009 ) dieron el principal soporte teórico para la interpretación de los datos producidos. Para el análisis de este material, nos acercamos a la técnica de análisis de contenido de Bardin (2006). El análisis de los datos producidos en el primer año de esta investigación indican que los maestros ejercen la profesión de manera intuitiva, sin el dominio de los conocimientos didácticos y pedagogicos. Así, la profesión docente, en la enseñanza superior, está siendo construida por la socialización profesional y el cambio de experiencias con sus compañeros. Los resultados indican fragilidad en la profesionalidad docente de colaboradores de la investigación, aspectos que pueden estar vinculados a falta de una política de formación y desarrollo profesional para los profesores de la Enseñanza Superior.Todavía, con la participación en esta investigación - acción colaborativa, los maestros han tido la oportunidad de reflexionar sobre sus prácticas, teorizar a respecto de ellas y experimentar hacer innovaciones, lo que nos anima a seguir avanzando en este proceso de desarrollo profesional.Palabras clave: Profesión Docente. Investigación-acción colaborativa. Profesionalidad.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-252
Author(s):  
Bradley C. Thompson

This research involved a study exploring the changes in an academic institution expressed through decision-making in a shifting leadership culture. Prior to the study, the school was heavily entrenched in authoritarian and centralized decision-making, but as upper-level administrators were exposed to the concept of collaborative action research, they began making decisions through a reflection and action process. Changing assumptions and attitudes were observed and recorded through interviews at the end of the research period. The research team engaged in sixteen weekly cycles of reflection and action based on an agenda they mutually agreed to and through an analysis of post-research interviews, weekly planning meetings, discussions, and reflection and action cycles. Findings revealed experiences centering around the issues of:  The nature of collaboration- it created discomfort, it created a sense of teamwork, it created difficulty.  The change of environment in the process- team members began to respect each other more, and the process became more enjoyable.  The freedom and change in the process- freedom to voice opinions and to actively listen, the use of experience to lead elsewhere in the school.  How issues of power are better understood by working together- the former process was less collaborative, politics will always be part of the process. As a result of this study, members have started using this decision-making methodology in other areas of administration.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Artieta-Pinedo ◽  
Carmen Paz-Pascual ◽  
Paola Bully ◽  
Maite Espinosa ◽  

BACKGROUND Background: Despite the benefit it can give women, Maternal Education needs new tools that increase its effectiveness and scope OBJECTIVE To develop a multifunctional, personalized eHealth platform aimed at the self-management of health in relation to maternity METHODS The International Patient Decision Aid Standards (IPDAS) were applied. A website prototype was developed for implementation in the public health system using a collaborative action research process in which experts and patients participate, with qualitative research techniques as well as prioritization and consensus techniques. RESULTS A website is proposed which includes (1) systematically updated information related to clinical practice guidelines, (2) interaction between peers and users/professionals, (3) instruments for self-assessment of health needs as a basis for working on counseling, agreement on actions, help in the search for resources, monitoring and evaluation of results and (4) access for women to their clinical data and the option of sharing them with other health agents. These components, with different access requirements, would be permanently reviewed through iterative cycles depending on the frequency and effectiveness resulting from their use and would be accessible from any digital device CONCLUSIONS This public healthcare website would facilitate use, maintenance and effectiveness to increase quality of care without increasing costs. The participation of professionals and users in the creation of new tools will result in greater satisfaction with their use, with the decisions made, and with the decision process itself.


2020 ◽  
Vol 83 (6) ◽  
pp. 375-386
Author(s):  
Debbie Kramer-Roy ◽  
Denise Hashim ◽  
Nighat Tahir ◽  
Areeba Khan ◽  
Asma Khalid ◽  
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Introduction Occupational therapists around the world increasingly seek to support the participation of children with disabilities and special educational needs in mainstream education. Contemporary school-based occupational therapy practice is progressing from an individual, impairment focus towards collaborative, universal interventions at the whole class and whole school level. Participation-focused practice and collaboration is particularly important, but uncommon, in low-resource contexts such as Pakistan. Methods This article reports on collaborative action research that developed the role of occupational therapy in inclusive education in Karachi, Pakistan. A research team consisting of occupational therapists and teachers worked with five local primary schools, using the action research cycles of plan–implement–observe–reflect to develop practical strategies, materials and inclusive lesson plans to facilitate the participation of all children in all school-based occupations. Findings Support from school management and interdisciplinary collaboration were crucial for implementing change. In addition, strategies like inclusive lesson planning were found to benefit all children in class. Collaborative action research led to increased professional confidence in the teachers and occupational therapists, and skill development through developing a resource guide, running workshops and presenting at (inter)national conferences. Conclusion Collaborative action research was an effective means to develop the occupational therapy role in inclusive education practices in Pakistan, develop culturally appropriate educational resources, and upskill local therapists and teachers.


1990 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renée Clift ◽  
Mary Lou Veal ◽  
Marlene Johnson ◽  
Patricia Holland

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