Unscrambling method and methodology in action research traditions: theoretical conceptualization of praxis and emancipation

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 395-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Cordeiro ◽  
Cassia Baldini Soares ◽  
Leslie Rittenmeyer
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Participatory Approach ◽  
Knowledge Generation ◽  
Research Traditions ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Theoretical Conceptualization

Action research is a participatory approach that is used in an array of contexts. From its first proposition it comprises four core principles: participation and collaboration; a constant spiral cycle of self-reflection; knowledge generation; and practice transformation. Praxis and emancipation are two important analytical categories in AR, but are conceptualized differently in the two existing AR traditions. These conceptualizations reveal different AR aims, which lead to either the use of AR as a method (Northern tradition) or as a methodology (Southern tradition). Much depends on the researchers’ interest and worldview. Our objective in this paper is to compare how emancipation and praxis are theorized in both traditions. This discussion intends to add insight into the methodological understanding and utilization of AR.

Action Research, Action Learning, and Appreciative Inquiry

2019 ◽  
pp. 76-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen E. Watkins ◽  
Victoria J. Marsick ◽  
Ilene Wasserman
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Appreciative Inquiry ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Action Learning ◽  
Knowledge Generation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Learning And Change ◽  
Research Action ◽  
Insight Into

This chapter introduces Action Research (AR), Action Learning (AL), and Appreciative Inquiry (AI) as three evidence-based intervention approaches to support learning and change for individuals, groups, and larger systems. The authors show that, despite differences, all three approaches share intellectual roots and participatory learning strategies. Each approach privileges relevance for local knowledge; hence, knowledge is defined in local terms. What is particularly powerful about these approaches is that they have embedded processes, tested over time, that facilitate transformation and that reliably support local knowledge generation along with insight into conditions and system dynamics that improve results. From the perspective of organization development (OD), the authors rely on these approaches as particularly effective because they operate at multiple levels: they change individuals, groups, and systems. These multi-faceted, systemic evidence-based approaches are very powerful OD strategies that simultaneously deepen individual and organizational learning and growth.

Plato's Caves

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca LeMoine
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
White Supremacist ◽  
Contemporary Debate ◽  
Student Protests ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Cultural Engagement ◽  
Good Citizen ◽  
Love Of Learning ◽  
Canonical Texts ◽  
Insight Into

From student protests over the teaching of canonical texts such as Plato’s Republic to the use of images of classical Greek statues in white supremacist propaganda, the world of the ancient Greeks is deeply implicated in a heated contemporary debate about identity and diversity. Plato’s Caves defends the bold thesis that Plato was a friend of cultural diversity, contrary to many contemporary perceptions. It shows that, across Plato’s dialogues, foreigners play a role similar to that of Socrates: liberating citizens from intellectual bondage. Through close readings of four Platonic dialogues—Republic, Menexenus, Laws, and Phaedrus—the author recovers Plato’s unique insight into the promise, and risk, of cross-cultural engagement. Like the Socratic “gadfly” who stings the “horse” of Athens into wakefulness, foreigners can provoke citizens to self-reflection by exposing contradictions and confronting them with alternative ways of life. The painfulness of this experience explains why encounters with foreigners often give rise to tension and conflict. Yet it also reveals why cultural diversity is an essential good. Simply put, exposure to cultural diversity helps one develop the intellectual humility one needs to be a good citizen and global neighbor. By illuminating Plato’s epistemological argument for cultural diversity, Plato’s Caves challenges readers to examine themselves and to reinvigorate their love of learning.

scholarly journals The Synthesis Map Is a Multidimensional Educational Tool That Provides Insight into Students’ Mental Models and Promotes Students’ Synthetic Knowledge Generation

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. ar14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan A. Ortega ◽  
Cynthia J. Brame
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Student Understanding ◽  
Knowledge Structures ◽  
Cognitive Domain ◽  
Knowledge Generation ◽  
Natural Evolution ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Presentation Software ◽  
Insight Into

Concept mapping was developed as a method of displaying and organizing hierarchical knowledge structures. Using the new, multidimensional presentation software Prezi, we have developed a new teaching technique designed to engage higher-level skills in the cognitive domain. This tool, synthesis mapping, is a natural evolution of concept mapping, which utilizes embedding to layer information within concepts. Prezi’s zooming user interface lets the author of the presentation use both depth as well as distance to show connections between data, ideas, and concepts. Students in the class Biology of Cancer created synthesis maps to illustrate their knowledge of tumorigenesis. Students used multiple organizational schemes to build their maps. We present an analysis of student work, placing special emphasis on organization within student maps and how the organization of knowledge structures in student maps can reveal strengths and weaknesses in student understanding or instruction. We also provide a discussion of best practices for instructors who would like to implement synthesis mapping in their classrooms.

Exploring the roots of participatory action research: An interview with Dr Marja-Liisa Swantz

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 319-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Nyemba ◽  
Minna Mayer
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Production Process ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
Women's Studies ◽  
Knowledge Production ◽  
Development Studies ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Women’S Studies ◽  
Significant Research ◽  
Insight Into

This article is based on a dialog with Professor Marja-Liisa Swantz, a distinguished participatory action research expert whose work has contributed immensely in the fields of development studies, women's studies, health, and technology internationally. Drawing from her experiences, the conversation provides an insight into how one can grow from a novice researcher to a very distinguished intellectual by staying focused and with a clear grasp of one's aspirations. We also learn from this dialog how participatory action research emerged as the most significant research style that argues in favor of involving participants as research partners in the knowledge production process.

Improving Implementation Methods Subjects Study Group At Ips At Class Vi Sdn 03 Padang District Of Lengayang Marapalam Academic Year 2015/2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-128
Author(s):  
Lisdaini Lisdaini
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Class Action ◽  
Exact Science ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
The Past ◽  
Academic Year

Function lessons Social Science (IPS) Elementary School is to develop a rational attitude about social phenomena as well as an insight into the development of Indonesian society and mas world in the past and the present. While the purpose of social studies in primary school is to take the knowledge and basic skills that are useful for students in daily life and be able to develop an understanding of the development of Indonesian society since the past until the present. In the evaluation, the teaching of social studies for students of SD Negeri 03 Padang District of Lengayang Marapalam Academic Year 2015/2016 industrious and keen to learn, they will be easier to work on and solve the problems it faces, and they will be fond of social studies for social studies is not an exact lesson or an exact science that requires a definite answer. This study is an action research (PTK) using the model Kemmis and MC. Taggart (1988). Kemmis develop a model which would exist sarkan spiral of self-reflection system starts with a plan, action, observation and reflection, for re-planning is the basis for a square - square troubleshooting. Student achievement SD Negeri 03 Padang District of Lengayang Marapalam Academic Year 2015/2016 class VI is still not satisfactory. This research is a class action ( classroom action research ). In the initial condition (prasiklus) achievement of sixth grade social studies on the competence of the formation of market prices are still low. Of the 22 students who score less than KKM 14 students (53.57%), within the limits of KKM there are five students (25%) and exceeded the limits of existing KKM 3 students (21, 43%) with an average grade 66.75.  

PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN MENULIS PUISI DENGAN METODE PICTURE AND PICTURE PADA SISWA KELAS V SDN 1 SUKAMENANTI BANDAR LAMPUNG

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Kusrina Kusrina
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Class Action ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Classroom Action Research

The problem raised in this research is to improve the ability to write poetry of students with an integrated learning approach in learning Indonesian in class V SDN 1  Sukamenanti Kedaton Bandar Lampung Academic Year 2017 / 2018. This research was conducted because of the reality in the field that the ability to write class poetry V in SDN 1 Sukamenanti is classified as low, it is obtained that data in the basic competence of writing poetry the average value of students is 57.39 The average value obtained by these students in general has not reached the specified KKM, which is 65. Of the 28 students in SD Negeri 1 Sukamenanti Bandar Lampung only 10 or 36% of students achieved mastery. The rest, students can achieve completeness after taking remedial once, twice, or even up to three times. This shows that the ability to write poetry of fifth grade students at SD Negeri 1 Sukamenanti Bandar Lampung is low. For this reason, the most integrated learning approach is used in order to improve the ability to write poetry. To achieve the above research objectives, the authors use the "Classroom Action Research" research method abbreviated as CAR or class action research (CAR). Classroom action research (CAR) is action research carried out by teachers in the classroom. This model uses a spiral system of self-reflection that starts from plans, actions, observations, reflections, and re-planning which is the basis for a problem-solving design. And use an integrated approach in learning. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that an increase in the ability to write poetry of students of SDN 1 Sukamenanti VB class after applying an integrated approach in learning Indonesian this can be seen in the initial conditions of the acquisition of an average value of 57.39 with the highest KM of 3.57%. In the first cycle the average value of 68.68 and the highest KM was 57.14%. In cycle II the average acquisition value is 71.93 and the highest KM is 64.29%, whereas the acquisition value in cycle III is an average of 77.04 and the highest KM in cycle III is 78.57%

scholarly journals Using Art as a Medium to Enhance Social Responsibility and Citizenship

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elmarie Costandius
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Effective Medium ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Learning Module ◽  
Whole Class ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sensitive Issues

Abstract The aim of this research is to consider the impact of a Service-Learning module aiming at enhancing social responsibility and citizenship by using art as a medium for learning and reflection. It involves an explicit and designed programme that includes Socratic discussions and self-reflection projects through art. Action research was used as a methodology, ensuring that the whole class and the researcher were involved in the research process. The results of the project demonstrated that art is an effective medium to address sensitive issues because it functions on a symbolic and metaphorical level. Art that uses metaphors involves participants both consciously and sub-consciously and encourages possibilities for a diversity of interpretations.

Action Research in Rehabilitation Education: Curricular Applications

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 205-214
Author(s):  
Lynn Koch ◽  
Michael S. Kiener ◽  
Dent Gitchel
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Self Reflection

This paper examines applications of action research to rehabilitation education. An overview of action research is provided, and specific examples of action research in rehabilitation and other professions are illustrated. Emphasis is placed on utilizing action research to evaluate teaching and student learning and develop scientist practitioners who engage in active self-reflection about their practices.

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