1. IMPROVING YOUR TEACHING AN INTRODUCTION TO PRACTITIONER RESEARCH, REFLECTIVE PRACTICE AND EVIDENCE-INFORMED PRACTICE Steve Bartlett and Marilyn Leask From: Learning to Teach in the Secondary School 5th edition, Routledge © 2009 UNIT 5.4

2. At the end of this unit you should be able to: demonstrate an understanding of practitioner research identify different forms of evidence on which you can draw to enable you to make an informed decision concerning an aspect of practice apply research strategies to evaluate and improve aspects of your teaching develop your ability to reflect on practice based on evidence from research to acquire higher levels of professional knowledge and judgement. From: Learning to Teach in the Secondary School 5th edition, Routledge © 2009 OBJECTIVES

3. PRACTITIONER RESEARCH The process of practitioner research Research techniques for use in the classroom –Interviewing –Questionnaires –Observation schedules –Paired observations –Research diaries and other documents Evidence about teaching and learning Ethical issues From: Learning to Teach in the Secondary School 5th edition, Routledge © 2009

4. To explore this material further, read: Bartlett, S. and Leask, M. (2009) ‘Improving your teaching: an introduction to practitioner research, reflective practice and evidence- informed practice’, in S. Capel, M. Leask and T. Turner (eds) Learning to Teach in the Secondary School: A Companion to School Experience, 5th edn, London: Routledge. From: Learning to Teach in the Secondary School 5th edition, Routledge © 2009 FURTHER INFORMATION

5. Baumfield, V., Hall, E. and Wall, K. (2008) Action Research in the Classroom, London: Sage. Burton, D. and Bartlett, S. (2004) Practitioner Research for Teachers, London: Paul Chapman Publishing. Burton, N., Brundrett, M. and Jones, M. (2008) Doing Your Education Research Project, London: Sage. Hopkins, D. (2002) A Teacher’s Guide to Classroom Research, 3rd edn, Milton Keynes: Open University Press. Koshy, V. (2005) Action Research for Improving Practice – A Practical Guide. London: Paul Chapman. From: Learning to Teach in the Secondary School 5th edition, Routledge © 2009 FURTHER READING