scholarly journals Boys, blogs and books

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margo Pickworth
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Collaborative Writing ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Sydney Australia

In an action research project, young male students from Sydney, Australia and Richmond, USA contributed to a collaborative writing blog. Both groups of students shared the same text with their class teachers, while using the medium of collaborative blogging, a process which was facilitated and managed by the teacher- librarian. Data was gathered using both qualitative and quantitative methods to determine whether the project assisted boys to become powerful, prolific and confident writers. Results indicated that the blogging process failed to provide any increase in the volume of writing; however the opportunity to share opinionsand ideas globally provided motivation to write more powerfully and with increased confidence.

scholarly journals Peningkatan keterampilan proses sains melalui percobaan sederhana anak usia 5-6 tahun di TK-IT Albina Ternate

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Santi M. J. Wahid ◽  
Slamet Suyanto
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Simple Experiment ◽  
Science Process Skills ◽  
Process Skill ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Science Process Skill ◽  
Field Notes

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan keterampilan proses sains melalui percobaan sederhana pada anak usia 5-6 tahun di TK IT Albina Kota Ternate. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (kolaboratif) yang terdiri dari tiga siklus & enam pertemuan. Subjek penelitian adalah anak-anak kelas B2 yang berjumlah 19 anak terdiri dari 8 anak laki-laki dan 11 anak perempuan. Teknik pengumpulan data yaitu observasi dan catatan lapangan. Instrumen menggunakan lembar observasi Keterampilan Proses Sains (KPS) anak dan lembar observasi kegiatan guru selama kegiatan pembelajaran. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis secara deskriptif  kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan keterampilan proses sains anak secara keseluruhan pada siklus I sebesar 59,38%, siklus II sebesar 66,12% dan siklus III sebesar 78,82% dengan keterampilan proses sains masing-masing indikator KPS selama tiga siklus sebagai berikut: (1) KPS Membuat dugaan adalah 53,84%, 60,53%, 73,55%, (2) KPS mengamati adalah 65,02%, 71,71%, 85%, (3) KPS mengklasifikasi adalah 64,25%, 69,08%, 84,01%, dan (4) KPS mengkomunikasikan sebesar 54,39%, 63,08%, 72,70%. Aktivitas kegiatan guru mengalami peningkatan sebesar 36,84% dan 47,37% siklus I, 63,16% dan 73,68% siklus II, 89,47% dan 94,74% siklus III.Kata kunci: keterampilan proses sains, percobaan sederhana, anak usia 5-6 tahun Improving KPS Through the Simple Experiment for the 5-6 Year-Old Students in TK-IT Albina Ternate AbstractThis research is aimed to find out the improvement of the science skill through the simple experiment for the 5-6 year-old students in TK IT Albina, Ternate. This research was a Classroom Action Research (collaborative) consisted of three cycles with six meetings. The subjects of the research were the students of Class B2 in TK IT Albina Ternate which were 19 students consisting of 8 boys and 11 girls. The data collection techniques were by observing and making field notes. The instruments of the research used the students Science Process Skills (SPS) observation sheets and teacher observation sheets during the process of studying. The data then were analyzed by using descriptive qualitative and quantitative methods. The results of this research indicats the improvement of science process skill entirely in the Cycle I is 59.38 %, in Cycle II is 66.12%, and in Cycle III is 78.82% with each SPS indicator as (1) SPS made judgment is 53.84%, 60.53%, 73.55%, (2) SPS observing is 65.02%, 71.71%, and 85%, (3) SPS classifiying is 64.25%, 69.08%, 84.01%, and (4) SPS communicating is 54.39%, 63.08%, 72.70%. In Cycle I The teacher’s activities improve from 36.84% to 47.37%, in Cycle II much as 63,16% and 73.68%, and in cycle III is 89.47%.Keywords: science process skill, simple experiment, 5-6 years-old students

scholarly journals Developing and Evaluating a Capacity-Building Intervention for Healthcare Providers to Improve Communication Skills and Awareness of Hard of Hearing and D/deaf Populations: Protocol for a Participative Action Research-Based Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Bodenmann ◽  
Pascal Singy ◽  
Miriam Kasztura ◽  
Madison Graells ◽  
Odile Cantero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Hard Of Hearing ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Participative Action Research

Background: D/deaf and hard of hearing populations are at higher risk for experiencing physical and mental health problems compared to hearing populations. In addition, they commonly encounter barriers to accessing and benefiting from health services, which largely stem from challenges they face in communicating with healthcare providers. Healthcare providers commonly lack tailored communication skills in caring for D/deaf and hard of hearing populations, which lead to difficulties and dissatisfaction for both staff and D/deaf and hard of hearing communities. This research project aims to develop and evaluate a capacity-building intervention for healthcare providers with the goal of increasing their awareness of D/deaf and hard of hearing individuals' experiences with the healthcare system, their distinct needs, and improving their capacity to communicate effectively with this patient population.Methods: This research project features a participative action research design using qualitative and quantitative methods. Consistent with participative action research, the study will actively involve the target populations, key stakeholders and representative associations. The intervention will be developed and tested through iterative phases. The Integrated Model of Training Evaluation and Effectiveness will guide prospective evaluation of the intervention. The latter will involve qualitative and quantitative assessments in participants before and after the intervention and at 6-months follow-up.Discussion: Results will contribute to research aimed at decreasing barriers to accessing and benefiting from healthcare services for D/deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Findings will be presented to representative associations and political authorities, as well as disseminated at research conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.

Intervening in Early Written Literacy Development for Gifted Children in Grade 2: Insights From an Action Research Project

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hetty Roessingh ◽  
Michelle Bence
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Gifted Children ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Gifted Learners ◽  
School Year ◽  
Capacity Theory ◽  
Learner Profile ◽  
Curricular Elements

This article reports on an action research project undertaken by a team of four Grade 2 teachers who work in a school for gifted learners. Focused on implementing a structured printing and spelling curriculum in addition to providing instructed support for planning, organizing, and vocabulary use for different genres of writing, both qualitative and quantitative data provide insights into the contribution and importance of these five curricular elements on the quality and quantity of written production during 1 school year. Of particular importance is the need for automaticity as this relates to capacity theory and the constraints of working memory. The unique needs as well as strengths of the gifted learner profile are highlighted. The article concludes with a series of unanswered questions for the research community to consider.

Action Research and Social Change in Sport: An Introduction to the Special Issue

1997 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurence Chalip
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Sport Management ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Case Based

Although sport has evidenced phenomenal growth throughout this century, the directions of sport's growth have been widely criticized. The growth and resulting criticisms challenge sport managers and sport management researchers to reexamine their methods and their assumptions. Articles in this special issue explore the redesign of sport systems and the tasks of redressing inequities in sport service delivery. They raise significant issues about the role of knowledge in the empowerment of managers and clients. The articles suggest the value of incorporating both qualitative and quantitative methods in action research, and challenge traditional distinctions between “applied” and “basic” research. They demonstrate the merit of case-based research, and illustrate the utility of collaborations between researchers and the persons they study. The study of social change in sport promises to provide a useful context for the elaboration of theories and models about the management of sport.

The experience of loss: Coping and the Seasons for Growth Program

2006 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica Frydenberg ◽  
Dennis Muller ◽  
Clare Ivens
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Significant Other ◽  
School Based Intervention ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
School Based ◽  
Loss Of A Parent

AbstractSchool-based intervention programs to assist students process their grief over a death or loss have been implemented in schools, with few evaluations of such programs.This study set out to report on the evaluation of Seasons for Growth, which is an education program for young people who have experienced the loss of a parent or significant other through separation, divorce or death. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used to determine the program’s effectiveness for helping students cope with loss. The evaluation involved a total of 186 students aged between 12 and 18 years from eight schools in Australia. Results indicated that the Seasons for Growth program assisted female students cope with loss, with a less pronounced effect on coping in male students. Factors that may have reduced the effectiveness of the program were identified.

Exploring the Fourth Order

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barend KLITSIE ◽  
Rebecca PRICE ◽  
Christine DE LILLE
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Fourth Order ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Building Trust ◽  
Current Business

Companies are organised to fulfil two distinctive functions: efficient and resilient exploitation of current business and parallel exploration of new possibilities. For the latter, companies require strong organisational infrastructure such as team compositions and functional structures to ensure exploration remains effective. This paper explores the potential for designing organisational infrastructure to be part of fourth order subject matter. In particular, it explores how organisational infrastructure could be designed in the context of an exploratory unit, operating in a large heritage airline. This paper leverages insights from a long-term action research project and finds that building trust and shared frames are crucial to designing infrastructure that affords the greater explorative agenda of an organisation.

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