Action research is a methodology that involves problem identification, planning for action, taking action, evaluating the results of action, and reflecting on the process. It was developed by Kurt Lewin in 1946 as a means of systematic inquiry where all participants work democratically to increase effectiveness. Action research follows a cyclical process of problem identification, design of a solution, implementation of the solution, observation of the results, and reflection on each step to continually improve outcomes.
Colleagues: this is a modified version of a 20-minute slide presentation via Adobe Connect based on a research topic of interest to Neera and Rita – EDDE 802 Assignment 1 (February, 2016) in the Doctor of Education in Distance Education (EdD) program at Athabasca University.
Colleagues: this is a modified version of a 20-minute slide presentation via Adobe Connect based on a research topic of interest to Neera and Rita – EDDE 802 Assignment 1 (February, 2016) in the Doctor of Education in Distance Education (EdD) program at Athabasca University.
Course Objectives Students will develop skills in 1. selecting anco4spmeley
Course Objectives Students will develop skills in: 1. selecting and using appropriate methods for evaluation of interventions and program processes and outcomes; 2. applying knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of processes and outcomes; 3. demonstrating how to critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate intervention and program processes and outcomes; 4. applying evaluation findings to improve practice effectiveness at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Required Text(s) Grinnell, R. M., Gabor, P. A., & Unrau, Y. A. (2016). Program evaluation for social workers: Foundations of evidence-based programs (7th Ed.). New York: Oxford. Locke, L. F., Silverman, S. J., & Spirduso, W. W. (Eds.). (2010). Reading and understanding research (3rd Ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Grading ASSIGNMENT PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL GRADE SUBMISSION DATE Common Assignment: Research Proposal* 40% Dec 4th Required Assignment: Oral or written presentation of research findings 40% Dec 4th/11th Other: participation, and other assignments (e.g., discussion board, quizzes, exercises, etc.) 20% *See Appendix A for common assignment and/or grading rubric COURSE OUTLINE Module 1 Overview of the Research Process Module Topics 1. Review of concepts and methods of research 2. Introduction to evaluation and intervention research 3. Importance of evidence-based practice Readings Cheung, M., Ma, A. K., Thyer, B. A., & Webb, A. E. (2015). Research-practice integration in real practice settings: Issues and suggestions. Research on Social Work Practice, 25(4), 523-530. Drisko, J. W., & Grady, M. D. (2015). Evidence-based practice in social work: A contemporary perspective. Clinical Social Work Journal, 43(3), 274-282. doi:10.1007/s10615-015-0548-z Module 2 Overview of Intervention Research Module Topics 1. Definition of intervention research 2. Overview of intervention research 3. Manualized evidence-based practice 4. Common factors Cabassa, L. J. (2016). Implementation science: Why it matters for the future of social work. Journal of Social Work, 52(S1), 538-550. doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2016.1174648 Fraser, M. W., & Galinsky, M. J. (2010). Steps in intervention research: Designing and developing social programs. Research on Social Work Practice, 20(5), 459-466. doi/pdf/10.1177/1049731509358424 Goldstein, N. E. S., Kemp, K. A., Leff, S. S., & Lochman, J. E. (2012). Guidelines for adapting manualized interventions for new target populations: A step-wise approach using anger management as a model. Clinical Psychology, 19(4), 385-401. doi:10.1111/cpsp.12011 Module 3 Designing and Conducting Intervention Research Module Topics 1. Designing and refining an intervention 2. Theory of change 3. Preparing a logic model 4. Conducting an intervention research study 5. Testing efficacy 6. Testing effectiveness in practice settings Fraser, M. W., & Galinsky, M ...
Authoritarian and Democratic Data Science in an Experimenting Societynatematias
How will the role of data science in democracy be transformed as software expands the public’s ability to conduct our own experiments at scale? In the 1940s-70s, debates over authoritarian uses of statistics led to new paradigms in social psychology, management theory, and policy evaluation. Today, large-scale social experiments and predictive modeling are reviving these debates. Technology platforms now conduct hundreds of undisclosed experiments per day on pricing and advertising, and the algorithms that shape our social lives remain opaque to to the public. Democratic methods for data science may offer an alternative to this corporate libertarian paternalism.
In this talk, hear about the history and future of democratic social experimentation, from Kurt Lewin and Karl Popper to Donald Campbell. You’ll also hear about CivilServant, software that supports communities to conduct their own experiments on algorithms and social behavior online.
http://cmsw.mit.edu/event/nathan-matias-authoritarian-democratic-data-science-experimenting-society/
Collective Information Infrastructures During Disaster ResponseKathmandu Living Labs
Presentation by Robert Soden of University of Colorado, Boulder on joint Crisis Informatics workshop organized by Kathmandu Living Labs, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative and University of Colorado Boulder to draw lessons from Nepal Earthquake 2015.
Course Objectives Students will develop skills in 1. selecting anco4spmeley
Course Objectives Students will develop skills in: 1. selecting and using appropriate methods for evaluation of interventions and program processes and outcomes; 2. applying knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of processes and outcomes; 3. demonstrating how to critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate intervention and program processes and outcomes; 4. applying evaluation findings to improve practice effectiveness at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Required Text(s) Grinnell, R. M., Gabor, P. A., & Unrau, Y. A. (2016). Program evaluation for social workers: Foundations of evidence-based programs (7th Ed.). New York: Oxford. Locke, L. F., Silverman, S. J., & Spirduso, W. W. (Eds.). (2010). Reading and understanding research (3rd Ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Grading ASSIGNMENT PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL GRADE SUBMISSION DATE Common Assignment: Research Proposal* 40% Dec 4th Required Assignment: Oral or written presentation of research findings 40% Dec 4th/11th Other: participation, and other assignments (e.g., discussion board, quizzes, exercises, etc.) 20% *See Appendix A for common assignment and/or grading rubric COURSE OUTLINE Module 1 Overview of the Research Process Module Topics 1. Review of concepts and methods of research 2. Introduction to evaluation and intervention research 3. Importance of evidence-based practice Readings Cheung, M., Ma, A. K., Thyer, B. A., & Webb, A. E. (2015). Research-practice integration in real practice settings: Issues and suggestions. Research on Social Work Practice, 25(4), 523-530. Drisko, J. W., & Grady, M. D. (2015). Evidence-based practice in social work: A contemporary perspective. Clinical Social Work Journal, 43(3), 274-282. doi:10.1007/s10615-015-0548-z Module 2 Overview of Intervention Research Module Topics 1. Definition of intervention research 2. Overview of intervention research 3. Manualized evidence-based practice 4. Common factors Cabassa, L. J. (2016). Implementation science: Why it matters for the future of social work. Journal of Social Work, 52(S1), 538-550. doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2016.1174648 Fraser, M. W., & Galinsky, M. J. (2010). Steps in intervention research: Designing and developing social programs. Research on Social Work Practice, 20(5), 459-466. doi/pdf/10.1177/1049731509358424 Goldstein, N. E. S., Kemp, K. A., Leff, S. S., & Lochman, J. E. (2012). Guidelines for adapting manualized interventions for new target populations: A step-wise approach using anger management as a model. Clinical Psychology, 19(4), 385-401. doi:10.1111/cpsp.12011 Module 3 Designing and Conducting Intervention Research Module Topics 1. Designing and refining an intervention 2. Theory of change 3. Preparing a logic model 4. Conducting an intervention research study 5. Testing efficacy 6. Testing effectiveness in practice settings Fraser, M. W., & Galinsky, M ...
Authoritarian and Democratic Data Science in an Experimenting Societynatematias
How will the role of data science in democracy be transformed as software expands the public’s ability to conduct our own experiments at scale? In the 1940s-70s, debates over authoritarian uses of statistics led to new paradigms in social psychology, management theory, and policy evaluation. Today, large-scale social experiments and predictive modeling are reviving these debates. Technology platforms now conduct hundreds of undisclosed experiments per day on pricing and advertising, and the algorithms that shape our social lives remain opaque to to the public. Democratic methods for data science may offer an alternative to this corporate libertarian paternalism.
In this talk, hear about the history and future of democratic social experimentation, from Kurt Lewin and Karl Popper to Donald Campbell. You’ll also hear about CivilServant, software that supports communities to conduct their own experiments on algorithms and social behavior online.
http://cmsw.mit.edu/event/nathan-matias-authoritarian-democratic-data-science-experimenting-society/
Collective Information Infrastructures During Disaster ResponseKathmandu Living Labs
Presentation by Robert Soden of University of Colorado, Boulder on joint Crisis Informatics workshop organized by Kathmandu Living Labs, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative and University of Colorado Boulder to draw lessons from Nepal Earthquake 2015.
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2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
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Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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In Odoo, the chatter is like a chat tool that helps you work together on records. You can leave notes and track things, making it easier to talk with your team and partners. Inside chatter, all communication history, activity, and changes will be displayed.
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Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
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A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
1. Methodology and research design
ACTION RESEARCH
CYCLES PDA RC;
Problem Design Action Reflection Capture
(Lewin, 1946).
Lewin, K. (1946). Action research and minority problems. Journal of Social Issues, 2, 4, 34–46.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-4560.1946.tb02295.x
Action research was the means of systematic enquiry for all participants in the
quest for greater effectiveness through democratic participation.
(LEWIN, 1946)
2. Action Research
Le, Gillian & Huss, Reinhard & Mshelia, Comfort & Mirzoev, Tolib.
(2015). How to use Action Research to Strengthen District Health
Management: A Handbook.
