Reflecting on the process by EUN Partnership aisbl https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g Describe the ways in which conducting an action research project as part of this course helped you to understand the process required for completing such a project on your own. What challenges have you faced and how did you overcome them? What have you learned? What advice would you give to your past self or someone that is going through the same process? What’s your future vision of how action research can benefit you? en-us 2022-04-12 12:38:44 UTC 2025-04-24 07:57:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/107909857/43af062c75e705e1eb3cf1fbac858f39/Reflective_100.png Gabriela, Romania gabrriellaa2x https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2157152062 First of all, I must say that the middle-stage peer-assessment really made me realize that I did not grasp the essentials of the AR and I needed more reflection. I learned that talking to my colleagues was really helpful and full of guidance. I consider that Action Research must not be limited to one course activity but it should be included in regular teaching activity.]]> 2022-04-25 18:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2157152062 Celeste Simões, Portugal https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2164494285 As I said previously, my main constraint, as for other teachers, was time. That’s why I changed this action research into a small-scale study case. However, it was still very enlightening as it confirmed my initial beliefs that students preferred teacher-made materials, as these better helped understand topics, learn and develop CT skills and promoted their civic participation while still working on their English proficiency. Also, my thoughts that most coursebooks fail to include CT and CP activities turned out right, at least for this class of 22 students where I conducted my study.
I am an avid learner, so I always try to innovate and reflect on my teaching methods and practices. This action research is just a visible product of things I already do on a more reflexive basis. These actions can definitely benefit whoever implements them as they can improve their teaching.
]]> 2022-04-29 15:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2164494285 Montse Casulleras, Spain https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2166435964 As I previously mentioned, my biggest challenge was time. I had to do the implementation before the Easter break and I was very lucky that none of the students got sick and could perform the activities included in my plan. 
I have learned that my students can learn autonomously (with the teacher present in the classroom to answer questions) and they can be more motivated when learning with laptops. In order to obtain good results, they need to have very clear instructions.
My advice is to plan carefully and take notes all the time. 
I think that action research should be included in the teacher's daily basis because it can be very useful to find out solutions to many problems we face everyday in the classroom. ]]> 2022-05-02 07:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2166435964 Eleni, Greece https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2171862140 I feel like action research is an exciting journey...which you should not do alone. As I already mentioned the role of a critical friend was so much important. If it weren't for him, I would be lost! sometimes my concern was in the wrong direction, as I focused on results and not the process. I also enjoyed talking to my colleagues about the process..they also tried to contribute in the research, and I felt that it made us work better as a team!]]> 2022-05-05 18:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2171862140 Anita, Croatia anita_simac https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2174515845
  • There were challenges with regards to ensuring the children managed to actually understand what their task wasm what they need to learn and how to approach the challenge with a critical mind.
  • I have learned that I need to ensure good teamwork between the pupils is realised as some students felt out of depth.
  • Regular feedback, open discussion, listen to your pupils needs.
  • Action research is of great benefit to all pupils and teachers. This is applicable to all subjects and age groups.

    • ]]>     2022-05-08 16:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2174515845     Ivana, Croatia ivanicasivanicas https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2184672744 The biggest challenge was obviously time. I might have done the whole research even better if I had more time, so next time I do it for myself and not the course purposes I will definitely give myself more time. I learned that students love being in charge of their own learning, they are more engaged and motivated if the activities are designed in a way that the students are given more freedom, choice and voice. Advice I would give my past self is to stop behaving like I have to make all the decisions in the classroom. Action research is a great way to keep teachers reflecting on their practice and as a consequence improve their practice.]]> 2022-05-15 18:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2184672744 Angeliki, Greece akougiou https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2191062667 As it is mentioned from other participants the lack of time is one of the challenges that I faced. This is the end and I have to conclude with the report although the eTwinning projects in which the AR was based are still going on. Another challenge that I faced is the fact that the 2nd eTwinning project is not going very well (several reasons explain that) so I do have some findings but not the expected ones. What I learned for this AR was that It is possible to teach in Langauge Departments abroad with eTwinning since it motivates pupils and increases their interest to come to "school" to learn their parent (s) language better. I would advice myself to feel more secure next year while teaching in these courses, not to use as much the suggested official books and engage pupils in more collaborative activities. After all, "two heads are better than one"! What I think for Action Research is that it helped me realized it for one more time in a new teaching field. A key element of an ongoing improvement.]]> 2022-05-19 09:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2191062667 Nicoleta Livia Barbu, ROMANIA dnicoleta https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2193492179 Challenges: Time. I overcomed it by comprising the activities. I have learnt to better plan my activities and to adapt time more better. As an advice to my past self, for the same process, reconsider the research plan to be fully adaptable to whatever challenge might encounter. My future vision is to explore new ways of how my students can benefit of all the activities and how much they can improve themselves from it.]]> 2022-05-20 20:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2193492179 Daniela Culò, Italy culdaniela https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2194430095 Studying and updating approaches and adapting methodologies to new needs is always stimulating but, above all, necessary.
    Time was the most serious challenge.
    It could have been more comfortable and effective to start at the beginning of the school year.
    I learned that to stop and to reflect is not a waste of time, but a necessary strategic choice to be a better person and teacher.
    I also had the stimulus to a more scientific approach to teaching.
    What is to be taken from this action research is the approach and the method I tried to apply.]]>     2022-05-22 10:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2194430095     Elisabete Pires, Portugal https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2198312743 There was a lot of chalenges. Like how to implemented in the classes, are they prepare to go forward with the process, how are going to react?
    Also the data to collecte, I was with some uncertainities and afraid that wasnt the best or all I could do, but I needed to put some bonderies to the process. I learned that althought this is a challenged process, it makes do our best and discover we can do better then expected, even if things are not exactly as we expected, that is also something to make a note and reflexion. In future works I hope to be always challenging myself and discovering new things to improve. Not stop to get a better teacher and a better person in the middle of the school environment that is always unexpected but full of things to explore and discover along with the students.]]>     2022-05-24 21:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2198312743     Ana, Portugal https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2199594856 Time is always a challenge.
    Getting everyone to agree on when, how and with what resources, is difficulty but possible.
    For this term I would't change the LS, but maybe, next year it would be possible to engage other students from different classes, and exchange knowledge, using a similar approach, and working together with other teachers.
    Also, it is important that the teacher gives students (and him/herself) the time and space to think about their work,and the possibility to improve it later.]]>     2022-05-25 15:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/jyoyji0qgvuiv35g/wish/2199594856