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action research

Action research is designed by, conducted by, and implemented by classroom teachers to improve teaching and learning in their own classrooms. It involves the collection of information/data in order to better understand an aspect of teaching that is of interest or concern to the teacher. Action research tends to be (a) cyclic- similar steps tend to recur, in a similar sequence, (b) participative- in most cases, the students are participants in the process: (c) qualitative- it deals more with language than with numbers; and (d) reflective- critical reflection upon the process and the outcomes are important parts of each cycle.(Kemmis, S. and McTaggard, R., eds. (1988) The Action Research Planner.) More information on Action Research can be located at www.uncp.edu/home/baker/actionresearch.

• Purpose

• Eligibility

• Funding

• Application and Review Process

• Components of the Proposal

• Contact Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purpose
UNCP Action Research grants are designed to support the improvement of teaching and learning in the public schools. The University is providing grants to expand classroom/teacher research/improvement activities. The purpose of this call for proposals is to identify public school teachers who are interested in improving student learning and teaching through action research.

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Eligibility
Each proposal must be submitted jointly by a team comprised of at least one UNC Pembroke faculty member and at least one public school teacher or administrator. Any public school teacher in the UNC Pembroke service region is eligible. Names of the UNCP faculty volunteering to assist with projects are available from the Office of University-School Programs.

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Funding
Awards will be in an amount up to $1,000 each. The funds are to be expended during the 2003-2004 academic year. Funding for grants is supported through GlaxoSmithKline.

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Application and Review Process
Members of the UNCP Advisory Committee for School Partnerships will review all proposals and determine grant recipients. Proposals are due by September 19, 2003 in the Office of University-School Programs.

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Components of the Proposal: Proposals must be written according to the following (no more than 3 pages):

• Name of School and Address

• Name of Contact Person including telephone and e-mail address

• Title of Project
   

  • Abstract (brief statement of purpose in 250 words or less)

  • Anticipated Benefits/Outcomes of Project

  • Goals/Objectives of Project

  • Timeline and Activities for Project (key to listed objectives; project must be completed within school year)

  • Evaluation

  • Required Resources/Budget

• All project proposals must be approved by the school principal and signed by all teachers involved.

Each award recipient is expected to write a one page summary of the conducted research project. The summary is due by May 2004 in the Office of University-School Programs.

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For Additional Information/Mailing Address
Ms. Pam Carroll
Director, University-School Programs
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, N.C. 28372
Telephone: 910.521.6283 – email: pam.carroll@uncp.edu

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Updated: Friday, April 27, 2006

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