With new laws and increased accountability for teachers, conducting research as a teacher—researcher in one's own classroom is one means by which teachers can help increase student success and also document effective interventions. In this article, the authors provide an overview of the responsibilities and roles of a teacher—researcher and guidelines for conducting research in the classroom.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
Grimmett, P. (1996). The struggles of teacher research in a context of educational reform: Implications for instructional supervision. Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, 12(1), 37—65.
2.
Langerstock, N. (2000). A passion for action research. Teaching Exceptional Children, 33(2), 26—34.
3.
Madison Metropolitan School District. (2001 ). Staff & organizational development: Classroom action research. Retrieved July 17, 2003, from http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/sod/car
4.
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Pub. L. 107-110, 115 Stat. 1425 (2002). Retrieved May 17, 2003, from http://www.nochildleftbehind.gov
5.
Ovens, P. (2000). Teacher researcher as a basis for teaching: A part of our future?Education in Science, 189, 14—15.
6.
Sprick, R.S., & Howard, L.M. (1995). The teachers' encyclopedia of behavior management: 100 problems/500 plans. Longmont, CO: Sopris-West.
7.
Thompson, A. (1997). 20 ways to . . . use student data effectively . Intervention in School and Clinic, 33, 123—124.
8.
Torres, M. (2001). Teacher-researchers entering the world of limited-English-proficiency (LEP) students: Three case studies. Urban Education, 36, 256—289.
9.
Welch, M., & Chisholm, K. (1994). Action research as a tool for preparing specialists to use strategic interventions in educational partnerships. Teacher Education and Special Education, 17, 268—279.
10.
Abdal-Haqq, I. (1995). ERIC as a resource for the teacher researcher . ERIC Digest. Retrieved May 17, 2003, from http://www.ericfacility.net/ericdigests/ed381530.html
11.
Fairfax County Public Schools. (2003). Teacher-researcher network. Retrieved May 17, 2003, from http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/DIS/OSDT/StaffDevelopment/trn.html
12.
Goswami, D., & Stillman, R. (Eds.). (1987). Reclaiming the classroom: Teacher research as an agency for change. Upper Montclair, NJ: Boynton/Cook.
