Collaborative Action Research Research Articles

Practices Promoting the Inclusion of Adult Students with Disabilities in the Classroom: A Case of a Technical Vocational Education and Training College in Kazakhstan

Practices Promoting the Inclusion of Adult Students with Disabilities in the Classroom: A Case of a Technical Vocational Education and Training College in Kazakhstan

Collaborative Action Research As an Approach to School Improvement to Develop Inclusive Education in Pakistan

ABSTRACT Education in Pakistan continues to be underfunded and only one in three children complete primary education. Children with special needs face further barriers to access good quality education, with an estimated less than one in ten disabled children attending any school. In this situation, mainstream schools struggle to provide an inclusive education environment. Given these multiple challenges, Collaborative Action Research (CAR) was used to attempt to improve educational services, by facilitating teachers, school management, and families and parents to work together to promote inclusion. A research team consisting of occupational therapists and teachers worked with five local primary schools, using the Action Research cycles of plan-act-observe-reflect to develop practical strategies, materials, and inclusive lesson plans to facilitate the participation of all children in all school-based occupations. Support from school management as well as interdisciplinary collaboration were crucial factors for implementing Action Research and the innovations resulting from this process. Resulting strategies were found to benefit all children in class, leading to enhanced engagement and attainment of children with special needs as well as their peers. Both occupational therapists and teachers discovered the value of interprofessional collaboration through this process. A Resource Guide has been produced and is freely available.

The effect of CAR on English language teachers’ beliefs about action research

This study examined the effect of collaborative action research (CAR) on secondary school English language teachers' beliefs about and perceived competency in conducting action research. A quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-test measures within a single group was employed. The intervention involved a one-day training workshop followed by 15 months of active CAR engagement. Data were collected via questionnaires from 37 English language teachers (21 in the experimental group and 16 in the control group) at two secondary schools in Mettu town, Ethiopia. The results revealed a positive transformative effect of CAR on teachers’ beliefs about action research. Their perceived competency in conducting action research as part of their teaching duties also improved significantly. These findings suggest that CAR empowers teachers to become self-directed, collaborative problem solvers within their classrooms rather than passively waiting for external solutions. However, the study’s limitations, including its single-group design and focus on two schools, necessitate further research. Future studies, particularly in-depth qualitative investigations, are recommended to explore the practical changes in teaching practices driven by CAR and to diversify the subject group and research methods for broader insights.

Co-designing a Health Journey Mapping resource for culturally safe health care with and for First Nations people.

Background Many healthcare professionals and services strive to improve cultural safety of care for Australia's First Nations people. However, they work within established systems and structures that do not reliably meet diverse health care needs nor reflect culturally safe paradigms. Journey mapping approaches can improve understanding of patient/client healthcare priorities and care delivery challenges from healthcare professionals' perspectives leading to improved responses that address discriminatory practices and institutional racism. This project aimed to review accessibility and usability of the existing Managing Two Worlds Together (MTWT) patient journey mapping tools and resources, and develop new Health Journey Mapping (HJM) tools and resources. Method Four repeated cycles of collaborative participatory action research were undertaken using repeated cycles of look and listen, think and discuss, take action together. A literature search and survey were conducted to review accessibility and usability of MTWT tools and resources. First Nations patients and families, and First Nations and non-First Nations researchers, hospital and university educators and healthcare professionals (end users), reviewed and tested HJM prototypes, shaping design, format and focus. Results The MTWT tool and resources have been used across multiple health care, research and education settings. However, many users experienced initial difficulty engaging with the tool and offered suggested improvements in design and usability. End user feedback on HJM prototypes identified the need for three distinct mapping tools for three different purposes: clinical care, detailed care planning and strategic mapping, to be accompanied by comprehensive resource materials, instructional guides, videos and case study examples. These were linked to continuous quality improvement and accreditation standards to enhance uptake in healthcare settings. Conclusion The new HJM tools and resources effectively map diverse journeys and assist recognition and application of strengths-based, holistic and culturally safe approaches to health care.

Improving the way we do action research in quality improvement

After three decades of action research (AR) there are still questions about its application and contribution in comparison to traditional research methods. The aim of this paper is to explore and critique how two action research frameworks can be employed when improving healthcare processes. We also investigate the role of the Researcher in Residence when using AR in health operations management. Using Problem Resolving Action Research and Collaborative Action Research models we identify the benefits and challenges of conducting AR. To improve the reporting of action research we offer revised guidelines developed within the context of healthcare improvement that will assist both academics and practitioners when undertaking AR. The study also clarifies the important role of the researcher in residence which will assist academics and practitioners by providing consistency to terminology and understanding when undertaking AR research.

Improvement of student’s argumentation skill through problem-based learning in the concept of nerveous and endocrine system disorders

21st-century education directs learners to develop the skills of argumentation. Argumentation skills are the intellectual abilities involved in solving problems, making judgments and decisions, and formulating ideas and beliefs. The purpose of this research was to improve students' argumentation skills through the implementation of the Problem-based learning model in the concept of nervous and endocrine system disorders. This study was Collaborative Classroom Action Research with two learning cycles in the concept of Nervous and Endocrine System disorders. This study reveals students' argumentation skills adapted from Dawson Venville (2009). The results of this research revealed that the level of students' argumentation skills in cycle I was only up to levels 1 and 2. As much as 59% of students were at level 2 argumentation skills and 41% of students were at level 1 argumentation skills. In cycle II, there are students with level 3 argumentation skills. The rest scattered on levels 1 (3% of students) and 2 (35% of students) argumentation skills. Through this research, we found that students' argumentation skills increased from cycle I to cycle II.

Professional development through collaborative action research for early career academics - a collaborative auto-ethnography during the COVID-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT Early career academics (ECAs) constitute a significant part of the teaching responsibilities in higher education. However, ECAs, especially those employed on sessional or fixed-term contracts are particularly impacted by a lack of sustainable professional development. This article presents findings from collaborative reflection by a small group of ECAs. They explored their experiences in learning to use pedagogical action research in their own teaching facilitated by an academic developer. This collaborative autoethnographic study collected data from verbal and written reflections by all four authors, including field notes, journals, email exchanges, and group meeting recordings. A grounded approach was used to facilitate the data collection and analysis processes. The data analysis process was also guided by inductive thematic analysis. Authors’ reflections included the action research experience, and their respective teaching and teacher’s identities. These findings show that pedagogical action research was effective in helping the authors understand ourselves better as teachers which fostered our teaching practice. The collaborative reflection environment also created a stronger and supportive environment for teaching, increasing teachers’ professional confidence and a sense of belonging, which was extremely beneficial during the prolonged lockdowns.

The Use Of Augmented Reality (AR) Media To Enhance Student Motivation Learning

This study aims to increase student learning motivation using Augmented Reality (AR) media in the context of science learning. The research method used was collaborative classroom action research with research subjects consisting of XI MIPA 1 students at SMA Negeri 9 Bogor City. This study used learning motivation questionnaires as a measuring tool, with indicators that included confidence in self-ability, learning strategies that activate students, the meaning of science learning, achievement, and learning environment stimuli. Augmented Reality media was developed using the Halo AR application and applied to learning plant tissue structure and function material (KD 3.3 and 4.3) and animal tissue structure and function (KD 3.4 and 4.4). The results showed that the application of AR media in learning has succeeded in increasing the average learning motivation of students by 0.6 points, which increased from 2.41 to 3.01 in the 2nd action cycle. Based on the results of this collaborative classroom action research, it can be concluded that the use of Augmented Reality media is effective in increasing the learning motivation of students in class XI MIPA 1 at SMA Negeri 9 Kota Bogor. These results make an important contribution to developing innovative and more engaging learning strategies and can lay the foundation for developing broader technology-based education in the future.

Implementation of The Project-Based Learning Model (PjBL) to Improve Students' Biological Learning Results at MAN Insan Cendekia Palu City

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to improve students' biology learning achievement in Animalia material by using the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model. The research subjects were students of class X IPA Al-Qomar MAN Insan Cendekia Kota Palu even semester of the 2022/2023 academic year that consist of 24 students. This research uses collaborative classroom action research (PTKK). The research was carried out in two cycles, each cycle was carried out in 2 meetings through four stages, namely planning, actions, observing and reflecting. The results showed that the application of the Project based learning (PjBL) model could improve students' biology learning achievement with an average score in cycle I of 77.85 and in cycle II learning achievement increased with an average score of 87.10. Posttest results showed an increase in student learning achievement in the form of classical comprehend of 96% and an increase in absorption of 46.85%.Key words: Project based learning, learning achievement, Animalia

Evolution of an introductory undergraduate biology course through collaborative action research

Over the past few decades, we have witnessed an increasing emphasis on the significance of restructuring and revolutionizing undergraduate science education in achieving the goal of preparing a scientifically literate population and safeguarding our democracy and the future of STEM workforce. This paper reports on a collaborative action research conducted to reform and modify an introductory undergraduate biology course taught by the third author with professional support and feedback provided by the other authors. The findings will be discussed in the form of a case study focusing on the initial features of the course, continual feedback and professional growth, modifications to the course, and future plans for further revising the course.

Higher education cooperation at the regional level

PurposeThis article focuses on regional-level cooperation in higher education by examining the functional, organizational and political approaches (FOPA) framework for higher education regionalization and using supra-national regional universities as established and successful examples of regional-level higher education cooperation among countries.Design/methodology/approachA conceptual framework is used to provide the structure for analyzing the key approaches to higher education regionalization, followed by an analysis of supra-national regional universities to demonstrate the application of the model.FindingsThe FOPA framework for higher education regionalization includes three approaches. The first is the functional approach, which includes both collaborative academic and research activities among higher education institutions as well strategies and policies to help align systems across a region. The second is the organizational approach, which focuses on networks, organizations, institutions and programs, which facilitate partnerships. The third is the political approach, which includes regional-level agreements, declarations and strategic plans to promote higher education collaboration. Key higher education activities for each approach are discussed in generic terms, with examples provided from major regions of the world.Research limitations/implicationsThe research was based on desk research only. No interviews were conducted.Practical implicationsA conceptual analysis and a model were provided for the concept of regionalization of higher education and for regional universities, which can help readers locate their interests and research in the regionalization of higher education. Examples of three different types of regional universities were provided to give concrete illustrations of a regional university.Social implicationsOne of the rationales driving regional universities is to address and increase a sense of regional identify and to meet the social, economic and educational needs of the specified region.Originality/valueRegional universities, such as the University of West Indies, Arab Open University and the Pan-Africa University, are an understudied phenomenon. Using them as innovative and sustainable examples of higher education regional cooperation and the FOPA model, this study illustrates how single-campus, multiple-campus and virtual regional universities are functioning to meet the diversified needs and priorities across a region through cooperation among countries.

Securing the Future of UK Public-Interest News: Navigating Change With Foresight and Innovation

This article delves into the factors driving change in the UK’s public-interest news sector, pinpointing key uncertainties that shape its future. Through a participatory action research approach and scenario planning, the study News Futures 2035, seeks to answer the pivotal question: How can the UK ensure the ongoing supply of trustworthy, public-interest news? It stands out for its unique focus, enriching the debate among industry, academia, policymakers, and civil society on safeguarding the sector’s future. The research identified two primary, unpredictable elements with significant influence: the realm of policies, regulations, and governance; and the industry’s capacity for innovation to maintain the relevance of public-interest news for all stakeholders. The study highlights the indispensable role of collaborative action research and continuous dialogue among key stakeholders. It emphasizes the need for structured, cooperative efforts to navigate the complexities of policy, regulation, and consumer relevance, introducing the concept of back-channel deliberations, akin to track 2 diplomacy, as a valuable strategy for engaging diverse stakeholders in informal yet structured discussions. This method promises to foster a platform for innovative solutions and mutual understanding, addressing the challenges to the future supply of public-interest news. The participants’ commitment to advancing this dialogue through a dedicated forum underlines the importance of ongoing stakeholder engagement to ensure the sector’s relevance, sustainability, and societal impact.

Student voice for promoting inclusion in primary schools

ABSTRACT This paper reports on the findings of a study that involved collaborative action research with primary schools (5–11-year-olds) in one city in the South of England. The study focused on exploring how inclusion in schools can be promoted through an engagement with student voice. Data analysed involved detailed lesson observations, fieldnotes from meetings between teachers and children, interviews with teachers and children and notes from network meetings. The findings of the study suggest that inclusion can be promoted in schools when (1) a dynamic process of making students heard is employed by: using participatory student voice activities; valuing what students say through a process of dialogue; and moving into actions; and (2) when adult mindsets are open to such ideas and make these mindsets explicit through specific behaviours. The paper concludes by arguing that primary school children are not only able to be engaged in such processes, but more importantly, can throw a different light to collaborative efforts to become more inclusive in schools.

The Jigsaw Learning Model to Promote Engagement in the English Language Classroom: A Teacher’s Reflection

Learning activities employing the lecture model have induced boredom among students and resulted in poor participation in the classroom, including in the English as a foreign language class. Low student participation in classrooms may impede the development of their skills. The jigsaw cooperative learning model provides an opportunity for students to collaborate and actively participate. This collaborative action research aims to assist students in addressing engagement issues in English lessons through the jigsaw cooperative learning model. The collaborative action research involved a cohort of 36 primary school students, comprising 20 females and 16 males, in the city of Purwokerto, Indonesia. Data was collected through observation, and the observational data obtained were then analyzed using descriptive statistics. After three cycles, student engagement increased from 56% (baseline) to 65.56%, 75.56%, and 79.44%, respectively. The desired criteria for intervention success (75%) were met in cycle 2, leading to the conclusion of the investigation in cycle 3. Based on the results, it can be inferred that the adoption of the jigsaw learning model has effectively enhanced student engagement in the English language class. Practical implications of the study are then presented.

Penggunaan Media Pop Up Book untuk Meningkatkan Minat Baca Siswa Kelas II SD Negeri Malaka

This research aims to increase interest in reading by using pop up book media in class II students at SD Negeri Malaka. This research is collaborative classroom action research. The subjects of this research were class II students at SD Negeri Malaka for the 2023/2024 academic year, totaling 20 students. The research design used is the Kemmis and Mc model. Taggart. The data collection techniques used in this research are: 1) scale, 2) observation, and 3) documentation. Data analysis techniques use quantitative and qualitative descriptive analysis. The results of the research show that class II students' interest in reading at SD Negeri Malaka can be increased by using pop up book media through the steps of observing pop up book media, listening to and reading poetry, asking and answering questions and directing attention to learning. In pre-action, the percentage of students who had a minimum interest in reading had reached a good predicate of 0%. In the first cycle, the percentage increase in the number of students who had a minimum interest in reading reached a good predicate of 45%. In cycle II, the percentage increase in the number of students who had a minimum interest in reading reached a good predicate of 85%.

Implementasi Model Pembelajaran Two Stay Two Stray untuk memperbaiki Komunikasi Matematika Siswa Kelas XII XII-2 SMAN Model Terpadu Madani

In learning students convey the results of their work is not always easy to accept. This is because their level of mathematical communication is not high. To improve their communication skills, a learning model that emphasizes communication aspects is needed, one of these models is two stay two stray. For this reason, through this study to improve students' mathematical communication skills, the two stay two stray learning model was applied to the limit material of trigonometric functions. This research was conducted on students of class XII-2 of Madani Integrated Model Senior High School in the 2022/2023 school year. This research is a collaborative classroom action research (PTK) which is carried out in 2 learning cycles. The results of the research in cycle 1 get the level of mathematical communication skills of student A is at level 1, student B is at level 2, student C is at level 3. Then revisions were made in cycle 2 learning to get the results of student A at level 2, student B at level 3 and student C at Level 3. From these results it can be concluded that learning mathematics by applying the two stay two stray type cooperative learning model can improve mathematical communication skills for students who have low and medium abilities.Keywords : Two stay two stray, Mathematical Communication

Improving Students’ Cognitive Abilities through Jarimatics Method at Al-Hidayah Negarasaka Village Negerikaton District Pesawaran District

This research is based on the researcher's observations and experience, that cognitive abilities through Jarimatika are not just a medium for counting, but by using the Jarimatika method, children feel happy and there is no pressure. Using the Jarimatika method can train children's counting, and increase children's numeracy skills. Based on the background of the problem, the research problem was formulated, namely: whether the application of learning through the Jarimatika method is able to improve the numeracy skills of Group B RA students. Al-Hidayah, Negarasaka Village, Negerikaton District, Pesawaran Regency. This research uses a collaborative Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach. This research was carried out in two cycles, using instruments in the form of a calculation work sheet using the Jarimatika method and a teacher observation sheet. The improvement can be seen from the children's learning completeness in developing gross motor skills which has increased, this can be seen from the children's learning completeness in the Pras Cycle with a total of 40% completeness. then in cycle I it increased by 46.67%, and in cycle II the percentage of children's learning completion increased to 86.67%.
 Keywords: Jarimatics Method, Improving Students’ Cognitive, Numeracy Skills

Penerapan Strategi Pembelajaran Peningkatan Kemampuan Berpikir (SPPKB) Peserta Didik untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Matematika pada Materi Trigonometri di Kelas X-1 SMA Negeri 1 Hibala TP.2022/2023

The aim of this research is to determine the improvement in mathematics learning outcomes in Trigonometry material through the application of learning strategies to improve thinking skills (SPPKB) for students in Class X of SMA Negeri 1 Hibala. This research was conducted in Class X of SMA Negeri 1 Hibala, with a collaborative class action research design. This classroom action research is carried out in the form of an iterative cycle in which there are four main stages of activity, namely planning, action, observation and reflection, and so on until the expected improvements or improvements are achieved. Based on the results of the research that has been carried out, it can be concluded that the application of learning strategies to improve students' thinking skills (SPPKB) can improve the mathematics learning outcomes of students in Class X of SMA Negeri 1 Hibala. Improved student learning outcomes can be seen from the test results at the end of each meeting. The results of this research prove that there is an increase in student learning outcomes as follows. In cycle I, meeting-1, there was an increase, namely from the average score before the action of 65.37, in other words, the percentage of students' learning completeness was 37.50% to 70.12 or the percentage of students' learning completeness was 40.50%; then at meeting 2 it increased to 75.25 or the percentage of students' learning completeness was 67.50%. In cycle II, meeting-1, there was still an increase from the average value of cycle I, meeting-2, namely from 75.25 to 77.00 or the percentage of students' learning completeness, which was 75%, then at meeting-2 the average value of the class increased to 81.12, in other words, the percentage of students' mathematics learning completeness is 82.50%.

Upaya Peningkatkan Collaboration Skills Peserta Didik SD Melalui Penerapan Project Based Learning (PjBL)

This study aims to improve the collaboration skills of third-grade students at SD N Ledok 01 Salatiga by applying the Project Based Learning (PjBL) Model. The type of this research is a collaborative classroom action research (PTKK). The subject of this research were 26 third-grade students. This study uses a spiral spin model design developed by Kemmis and Mc Taggart. This research was conducted in 2 cycles. Each cycle consists of 3 stages, namely the planning stage, the implementation and observation stage, also the reflection stage. This research is successful if it achieves success indicators<80%. Data collection techniques are in the form of observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis used is descriptive qualitative and quantitative. The results showed that the Project Based Learning (PjBL) Model can increase collaboration skills occurring in each cycle which has been shown that students can interact with group mates while doing assignments, which is shown in the pre-cycle of 0%, cycle I of 54%, and cycle II by 81%. Mutual assistance has increased as shown in the pre-cycle of 0%, cycle I of 62%, and cycle II of 85%. Student’s ability to be responsible increased as shown in the pre-cycle of 0%, cycle I of 58%, and cycle II of 85%.

Application of Project Based Learning to Improve Learning Outcomes in Class IV Object Change Material at SDN 1 Cikunir

This research is based on the problem of students not yet mastering the material on Changes in Form of Objects. This research aims to improve science learning outcomes regarding changes in the shape of objects through the Project-based Learning learning model for class IV students at SDN Cikunir 1. The type of research used is collaborative classroom action research; the subjects in this research are class IV students, with a total of 24 students. This research consists of four stages: planning, action, observation, and reflection. Data collection techniques are carried out by observation and tests. Data collection tools use observation sheets and written test questions. The data analysis technique was carried out quantitatively and descriptively, and the nature of the research was collaborative. As for the difference in the average score of student learning outcomes in cycles I and II, it shows an increase in the ability of students' learning outcomes with the Project Based Learning learning model, as shown by the increasing evaluation results in each cycle. In cycle I, the average was 54%; in cycle II, the average learning outcomes were obtained at 82%. Therefore, applying the project-based learning model can improve student learning outcomes in Class IV Changes in Form material at SDN 1 Cikunir.