*AINET International Conference 2017 Nagpur.*
Opening Plenary session by *Dr.Richard Smith.*
Topic- *Teacher Research :What,When/Where,Why,Kind,How?
*Time:-11:05 to 11:50 a.m*
*WHAT?*
1.Plenary session really help me to reflect the importance of Teacher Research in ELT.
2.He
started with images of microscope and sctientist performing research
in laboratory.From ages we think that research is the work of scientist
& engineer's but it's not true.
*In our daily
life we also do research* for e.g. If you have less amount in our pocket
& want to travel long distance than you think of various transport
available & check fares which fits to your pocket.This is also an
example of research.
3.According to him *Research is organised, systematic search for answers to the questions we ask.*
4.Teacher research help the teacher to know more about his classroom & help in developing his teaching.
4.He
defines the teacher research as research done by teachers. *Research
initiated & carried out by teachers themselves into issues of
importance to them in their own work. It is a research by teachers for
themselves & their students.*
*WHEN/WHERE?*
1.He shares some Teacher Research initiatives carried out by BC,IATEFL etc.
a.Aptis- Action Research Mentoring Scheme.ARMS)British Council.
b.IATEFL Research SIG.
c.Teacher Conference Instanbul 2017
d.Champion Teacher Project in Chile.
*KINDS*
*A.Action Research:* action for change
1.Plan (a change)
2.Action (Implement the change)
3.Observe (evaluate the effects with date)
4.Reflect (Interpret what occurred)
*B.Exploratory Action Research: action for understanding 'before' action of change.*
1.Plan to explore ( an issue)-Questions
2.Explore ( gather evidence)- Evidence
3.Evaluate ( with evidence ) - Evaluation
*HOW?*
1.By presenting & Sharing the research to community & getting feedback.
2.Making a good record- videos,pictures,publication.
For further information see:
www.warwick.ac.uk/richardcsmit
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*Mr.Sameer Deode*
*JIJAMATA PRATHMIK SHLALA,LASALGAON.*
*Niphad ,Nashik*
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