Action research-based practices in primary education: educational contexts and teachers' experiences

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Anglų kalba / English
Title:
Action research-based practices in primary education: educational contexts and teachers' experiences
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Publication Data:
Berlin : Peter Lang, 2026.
Pages:
265 p
Series:
Erziehungskonzeptionen und Praxis; Vol. 92
Contents:
List of figures — List of tables — Preface — Definitions of key terms — Introduction — Chapter 1. Theoretical basis for action research-based practices in primary education: 1.1. The concept of action research-based pedagogical practice; 1.2. Issues that action research in the classroom/school could help address; 1.3. Instruments for implementing educational practices based on action research; 1.4. Modelling action research; 1.5. The importance of reflection in action research — Chapter 2. Research methodology for action research-based primary education: 2.1. Methodological-theoretical framework of the research; 2.2. Logical framework of the research and its rationale; 2.3. Characteristics of participants in focus groups; 2.4. Research ethics —Chapter 3. Analysis of the results of empirical study of action research-based primary education: 3.1. Linking action research to educational practice in Lithuania: evidence from external assessment of general education schools; 3.2. Analysis of undergraduate theses on primary education in which action research was performed by subject and general competences area; 3.3. Experiences of primary school teachers with advanced action research: analysis of the results of Focus Group 1; 3.4. Motivation of primary school teachers for action research and forms of organisation of the educational process: analysis of the results of Focus Group 2 — Discussion — Conclusions — Limitations of research — Prospects for further research — References.
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Pradinis ugdymas / Primary education; Mokymo metodai / Teaching methods.
Summary / Abstract:

ENOne of the components of a modern teaching qualification is the ability to initiate and implement research into pedagogical practice, provide scientific ways of evaluating the educational process and solving problems, improve educational practice and innovate in the educational process. It is important that, from the first grade onwards, educators organise the educational process on the basis of students’ experiences, taking into account their individual abilities, needs and dispositions. The application of action research in the educational process makes it possible to put this into practice. The volume identifies the theoretical concept of action research and describes empirical experiences that show in which contexts action research can be chosen as a way of solving problems. The authors believe that this book could mobilise school communities and researchers to collaborate in effectively addressing problems in educational practice and responding to global challenges.

DOI:
10.3726/b23445
ISBN:
9783631947166; 9783631947173
Subject area:
Edukologija / Education
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2026-09-28 22:31:07
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