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Becoming a Teacher Through Action Research 

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Becoming a Teacher Through Action Research 

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Becoming a Teacher Through Action Research - Process, -- Donna Kalmbach Phillips, Kevin Carr 

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Stand and Deliver (1988) : “All We Need is Ganas”

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Stand and Deliver (1988) : “All We Need is Ganas”

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In Spanish, "ganas" generally means desire, will, or urge.

Discussion Questions:

1. In what ways did Mr. Escalante use classroom data (e.g., test results, observations) to shape his expectations and instructional decisions?

2. What underlying assumptions about student ability and potential were challenged through his evidence-based approach?

3. How does Escalante’s use of student performance, reflection, and feedback reflect the role of a teacher as a practitioner-researcher?

4. What does this scene suggest about the power of research-informed teaching in improving student outcomes, especially in underserved contexts?

5. How can teachers use research, not just published studies, but classroom evidence, to advocate for students and reframe deficit narratives?

6. In your view, what role should educational research play in shaping both everyday teaching and long-term school reform?

7. If you could conduct your own classroom-based research study without limitations, what topic would you explore, and why?

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Stand and Deliver (1988) - All We Need is Ganas Scene (3/9) | Movieclips

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12 ANGRY MEN - INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY VIDEO [WEEK 2]

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12 ANGRY MEN - INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY VIDEO [WEEK 2]

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What initial assumptions did most jurors bring to the case? Were these based on facts or emotion?

How does this relate to how we might approach students, data, or outcomes in our own classrooms?

What ethical responsibility does a researcher have when their findings contradict popular opinion?

In what ways did Juror #8 act like a researcher? What habits of mind did he display?

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Henry Fonda Calls For a Secret Ballot | 12 Angry Men (1957) | TCM

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Ethics in research and good research practice

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Ethics in research and good research practice

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The nature of the research - the interests of participants and research subjects in research projects

Research ethics are not fixed - the principles of best practice and ethical theory develop over time, and as the scientific landscape evolves, the debate about research ethics also moves on. New principles and guidelines are formulated, and old ones are reinterpreted or applied in new ways.

In research that is conduced ethically a reasonable balance has to be struck between various interests and values, each of which seems to be legitimate. The quest for knowledge is one such interest. The integrity of the research subjects as well as protection against various forms of harm or risk of harm are other legitimate interests. The handling of integrity-sensitive material sometimes raises questions about the competing interests of the researcher, the study participants and other researchers, or about what a researcher is able to promise participants, and who owns research material.

Read more in the Swedish Research Council's publication Good research practice.

The researcher's conduct - personal ethics in the pursuit of research

In research that is conducted ethically the researchers need to maintain their professional integrity. The All European Academies (ALLEA) publication "The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity" states the fundamental principles on which good research practice is based. The principles are intended to give researchers guidance on practical, ethical and intellectual problems associated with research.

Reliability in safeguarding the quality of the research, which is reflected in the design, method, analysis and use of resources.

Honesty in developing, implementing and scrutinising research, and in reporting and informing others about research in an open, fair, complete and objective way.

Respect for colleagues, research participants, society, ecosystems, cultural heritage and the environment.

Accountability for research from idea to publication, for management and organisation, for education, supervision and mentorship, and for their wider consequences.

The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity (pdf, 2.9 MB)

Scientific misconduct

Scientific misconduct is often defined as fabrication, falsification or plagiarism (FFP). But there are also other forms of misconduct, such as self-plagiarism, withholding research results, abuse of a superior position and working without the necessary permits.

Departures from good research practice can result in misleading results, which in the end could lead to harm to humans, animals and the environment. Public trust in researchers and research may also be damaged.

How suspicions of scientific misconduct are handled

The Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 1993:100) recommends that suspected scientific misconduct should be investigated by the higher education institution (HEI) where the research in question was conducted. During the investigation, the HEI may obtain a statement from the expert group on scientific misconduct at the Ethics Review Appeals Board.

At the Swedish Research Council, we do not conduct investigations into alleged cases of scientific misconduct. On the other hand, a decision by an HEI that a researcher is guilty of scientific misconduct may lead to us terminating the payment of a grant.
The Ethics Review Appeals Board

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FREEDOM WRITERS- ETHICS IN RESEARCH [WEEK 2]

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FREEDOM WRITERS- ETHICS IN RESEARCH [WEEK 2]

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What responsibilities does Ms. Gruwell have when inviting students to share deeply personal experiences in writing?

How might power dynamics between teacher and student affect a student’s willingness to share personal stories?

What safeguards should be in place to ensure students' emotional well-being when exploring traumatic experiences?

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What is Action Research? A Visual Explanation.

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Creswell Research design Qualitative., Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches FOURTH EDITION

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Creswell Research design Qualitative., Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches FOURTH EDITION

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Qualitative Data Analysis_ A Methods Sourcebook ( PDFDrive )

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Qualitative Research: An Introduction to Methods and Designs

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Qualitative Research: An Introduction to Methods and Designs

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Qualitative Research_ An Introduction to Methods and Designs ( PDFDrive )

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Every paragraph should include a topic sentence that identifies the main idea of the paragraph. A topic sentence also states the point the writer wishes to make about that subject. Generally, the topic sentence appears at the beginning of the paragraph. It is often the paragraph's very first sentence. A paragraph's topic sentence must be general enough to express the paragraph's overall subject. However, it should be specific enough that the reader can understand the paragraph's main subject and point.

Guidelines

The topic sentence should identify the main idea and point of the paragraph. To choose an appropriate topic sentence, read the paragraph and think about its main idea and point.

The supporting details in the paragraph (the sentences other than the topic sentence) will develop or explain the topic sentence. Read all the supporting details in the paragraph and think about the ideas they discuss.

The topic sentence should not be too general or too specific. When considering the options, look for a topic sentence that is general enough to show the paragraph's main idea instead of just one of its details. The answer should be specific enough that the reader understands the main idea of the paragraph.

More About the Topic Sentence

A topic sentence is the most important sentence in a paragraph. Sometimes referred to as a focus sentence, the topic sentence helps organize the paragraph by summarizing the information in the paragraph. In academic writing, the topic sentence is usually the first sentence in a paragraph (although it does not have to be).

Purpose of the Topic Sentence

A topic sentence essentially tells readers about the rest of the paragraph. All sentences after it have to give more information about that sentence, prove it by offering facts about it, or describe it in more detail. For example, if the topic sentence concerns the types of endangered species that live in the ocean, then every sentence after that needs to expands on that subject.

Topic sentences also need to relate back to the thesis of the essay. The thesis statement is like a road map that will tell the reader or listener where you are going with this information or how you are treating it.

Topic Sentences and Controlling Ideas

Every topic sentence will have a topic and a controlling idea. The controlling idea shows the direction the paragraph will take.

Examples of a Topic Sentence

Topic Sentence: There are many reasons why pollution in ABC Town is the worst in the world.

The topic is "pollution in ABC Town is the worst in the world" and the controlling idea is "many reasons."

Topic Sentence: To be an effective CEO requires certain characteristics.

The topic is "To be an effective CEO" and the controlling idea is "certain characteristics."

Topic Sentence: There are many possible contributing factors to global warming.

The topic is "global warming" and the controlling idea is "contributing factors."

Topic Sentence: Fortune hunters encounter many difficulties when exploring a shipwreck.

The topic is "exploring a shipwreck" and the controlling idea is "many difficulties."

Topic Sentence: Dogs make wonderful pets because they help you to live longer.

The topic is "dogs make wonderful pets" and the controlling idea is "because they help you

Topic Sentence: Crime in poverty-stricken areas occurs because of a systemic discrimination.

The topic is "crime in poverty stricken areas" and the controlling idea is "systemic discrimination."

Topic Sentence: Teen pregnancy may be prevented by improved education.

The topic is "teen pregnancy may be prevented" and the controlling idea is "improved education."

Topic Sentence: Cooking requires a number of different skills.

The topic is "cooking" and the controlling idea is "many different skills."

Topic Sentence: It is important to be ready before buying a house.

The topic is "buying a house" and the controlling idea is "it is important to be ready."

Topic Sentence: Graduating from high school is important for many different reasons.

The topic is "graduating from high school" and the controlling idea is "many different reasons."

Topic Sentence: Having a first child is difficult because of the significant adjustments in your life.

The topic is "having a first child" and the controlling idea is "significant adjustments in your life."

Topic Sentence: Remodeling a kitchen successfully requires research and a good eye.

The topic is "remodeling a kitchen" and the controlling idea is "requires research and a good eye."

Topic Sentence Exercise

Write a topic sentence for the following paragraph. During the 1990s, I really enjoyed watching Friends on television every Thursday night. I really wanted Rachel's haircut-I think every girl wanted Rachel's haircut back then! Rachel's haircut went really well with the Guess Jeans that were so popular in the 1990s. I remember all the advertisements for Guess and Calvin Klein Jeans that were in each month's Sassy magazine. I do not think Sassy magazine exists anymore, but it was one of the most popular magazines for young women in the 1990s.

Topic Sentences Exercise Answer

The bold sentence is one possible topic sentence for the example paragraph.

Note: This is just one possible topic sentence-you may have thought of others that are also appropriate.

Thinking about the 1990s brings back fond memories for me about fashion and popular culture. During the 1990s, I really enjoyed watching Friends on television every Thursday night. I really wanted Rachel's haircut-I think every girl wanted Rachel's haircut back then! Rachel's haircut went really well with the Guess Jeans that were so popular in the 1990s. I remember all the advertisements for Guess and Calvin Klein Jeans that were in each month's Sassy magazine. I do not think Sassy magazine exists anymore, but it was one of the most popular magazines for young women in the 1990s.

*Source: Purdue OWL

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Every paragraph should include a topic sentence that identifies the main idea of the paragraph. A topic sentence also states the point the writer wishes to make