Open Access8: Action Research for Instructional Improvement: Using Data to Enhance Student Learning at Your Institution
Author(s) -
Cook Constance E.,
Wright Mary,
O'Neal Christopher
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
to improve the academy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-4822
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-4822.2007.tb00478.x
Subject(s) - institution , action (physics) , mathematics education , action research , computer science , psychology , sociology , physics , social science , quantum mechanics
Action research is a powerful tool that can be used by teaching centers to improve teaching and learning. This chapter describes an action research project conducted at the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching at the University of Michigan. The project concerns retention and attrition in science gateway courses, with particular attention given to the role of the teaching assistant. This chapter concludes with a discussion of six principles for teaching center staff who wish to conduct their own action research projects.