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Course title Action research in education
Course code KPG/YARE@
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pospíšil Jiří, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Šmelová Eva, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Basic themes: 1. Relation of action research to other types of research. 2. Characteristics of action research specifics. 3. Application of action research, appropriate topics and environments of usage. 4. Organization of action research. 5. Action research plan. 6. Selection of methods. 7. Choosing the right type of data analysis. 8. Data analysis - techniques, software. MCA method. Reflection of results and use of coherence to the phases of action research methodology. 9. Writing of final research report and recommendation. Model examples and inquiry role in flipped classroom learning

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
Aims of the subject/students will be able to: Upon completion of the course students will find: Define the basic concepts of action research methodology, To explain the basic transfer of theory into practice, inquiry learning, Explain the basic applications of data analysis applications in action research, List and characterize the different types of implementation research plans, Assess the appropriateness of the method of data collection and analysis, Assess the best data received and interpreted, Analyse, evaluate and manage final research reports.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Recommended literature
  • Atkins, L., & Wallace, S. (2012). Qualitative research in education. London, UK: SAGE.
  • Denscombe, M. (2010). Good research guide: For small-scale social research projects (4th ed.). Berkshire, UK: Open University Press..
  • McNiff, J., & Whitehead, J. (2009). Doing and writing action research. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE..
  • Reason, P., & Bradbury, H. (2006). Handbook of action research. London, UK: SAGE.
  • Sankaran, S., Dick, B., Passfield, R., & Swepson, P. (Eds.). (2001). Effective change management using action research and action learning: Concepts, frameworks, processes and applications. Lismore, NSW, Australia: Southern Cross University Press..


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Research and Development in Educational Studies (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Research and Development in Educational Studies (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Research and Development in Educational Studies (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Research and Development in Educational Studies (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 30.04.2025 23:58. Data created for academic year 2024/2025