Research (UK Education)

What is research?

• A systematic process to collect data

• A systematic process to collect samples

• A systematic process to collect grants

• A systematic process to collect grades

Educational enquiry is…

• An approach to learning that involves a process of dissecting samples

• An approach to learning that involves a production line

• An approach to learning that involves condemning the work of others

• An approach to learning that involves a process of exploring the natural or material world

Why conduct research?

• To inform the police and parents

• To inform the policy and practice

• To inform public and newspapers

• To inform pupils and parents

What research developments occurred in the Early 21st century?

• Innovation and design

• Cause and conclusion

• Impact and knowledge

• Incident and report

What 3 elements underpin the ‘tripartite mission’?

• Teaching, reflection & development

• Teaching, reflection & conclusions

• Teaching, reflection & Civic engagement

Why is research-led teaching important?

• Breaking the back of the workload

• Bridging the gap between theory and practice

• Believing in alternative practice

• Better conditions and outcomes

Action research approach to research involves engaging in…

• Self-loathing

• Self-motivation

• Self-reflexivity

• Self-discovery