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Action Research: Taking a Closer Look Patti Wood, Ph.D. Samford University
Begin with Curiosity A wish to understand : “I wonder why inclusion  isn’t working.” A dissatisfaction : “We don’t live democratically  in this classroom.” A concern : “This is an impoverished reading  program for gifted readers. I wonder what…” A challenge/problem : “How can I help Jessie  learn to manage her perfectionism?” An issue : “What are the consequences of the  testing program on gifted students?”
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Taking a Closer Look at Motivation and Engagement in the Gifted Classroom

  • 1. Action Research: Taking a Closer Look Patti Wood, Ph.D. Samford University
  • 2. Begin with Curiosity A wish to understand : “I wonder why inclusion isn’t working.” A dissatisfaction : “We don’t live democratically in this classroom.” A concern : “This is an impoverished reading program for gifted readers. I wonder what…” A challenge/problem : “How can I help Jessie learn to manage her perfectionism?” An issue : “What are the consequences of the testing program on gifted students?”
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