2020-21
The focus for Research & Development this year is teachers' subject knowledge and curriculum design. Action Research remains the default strategy for reflecting on and tweaking practice in the classroom but there are other options.
The list is as follows:
The list is as follows:
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- Practice-Based Research: This gives colleagues an opportunity to develop their practice in a particular discipline. The results of their research could, for example, be an artefact, performance or event E.g. a collection of poetry, an exhibition of visual art/design, a piece of choreography/music etc. However, colleagues in non-arts based disciplines may also wish to consider ways in which they might immerse themselves in the practice of their discipline. For example, how might one practice science, geography or mathematics, beyond teaching it in a classroom setting? What does it mean to be an historian and to do historical research? Colleagues may wish to consider tackling the discipline's Threshold Concepts or Signature Pedagogy. Proposals should be discussed with line leaders and Jon Nicholls.
- Distance Learning Research: Colleagues may opt to undertake a piece of study/research supported by materials supplied online E.g. a MOOC or online course. (Proposals should be submitted to Jon Curtis-Brignell)
- Other. Anyone wishing to pursue an alternative to the above options should discuss their ideas with Jon Curtis-Brignell at the earliest opportunity. This may include colleagues who are undertaking research as part of a professional qualification (e.g. NPQML, NPQSL) or another external qualification (e.g. a PTI project or an MA).
N.B. NQTs may opt into this process but it is not compulsory for them. NQTs are required to complete a separate programme of reflection as part of their induction.
Deadline:
The deadline for completion of individual reports (in whatever format) this year is: FRIDAY 9th JULY 2021. All research reports will be reviewed and published on the school website.
Research Resources:
In addition to the resources previously available on the Action Research page of this site, the following collection of Teaching & Learning Research documents from 2018-19 might prove useful:
TEACHING & LEARNING RESEARCH SUMMARIES
TEACHING & LEARNING RESEARCH SUMMARIES
Report Resources:
Colleagues can decide to use the following templates for creating their individual reports or negotiate a different format with either Jon Curtis-Brignell or Jon Nicholls. A guideline length for written reports is 1500 words.
| Research & Development Report template 2021.docx |
Note: Remember to Make a Copy of this document before editing it.
Those colleagues conducting Practice Based Research should consult Jon Nicholls about a suitable format for sharing the product of their research.