Classroom

research
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definition
Definition • Classroom Action Classroom Assessment Techniques
Research is research designed to help are great for collecting data Muddiest
a teacher find out what is happening Point Background Knowledge Probes
in his or her classroom, and to use Minute Paper Concept Maps -and on
that information to make wise and on
decisions for the future. Methods can
be qualitative or quantitative,
descriptive or experimental. 
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Grading
Rubrics

Grading Rubrics are a great

way to collect data as well.
Talk with your students
about their experiences and
use that as data IRB and
Key Effects of the Classroom Research Process
• increased sharing and collaboration across
departments, disciplines, and grade levels; •
increased dialogue about instructional issues
and student learning; • enhanced
communication between teachers and students;
• improved performance of students; • Source:
Fairfax County Public Schools, Office of
Research and Policy Analysis
“Key Effects of the Classroom
Research Process • revision of 5

practice based on new knowledge

about teaching and learning; •
teacher-designed and initiated staff
development; • development of
priorities for school wide planning
and assessment efforts; •
contributions to the profession's body
of knowledge about teaching and
learning. •
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Collecting data
• The second step involved in conducting action research
includes collecting data to use in answering your research
questions. Once again, in step one you’ll identify questions
you are interested in answering..and think that you can
effectively “answer”? In the second step, you’ll need to
gather info to address these questions. This data may consist
of teacher-made surveys and standardized test data. Data
may consist of surveys and interviews. Collected data may
also consist of student portfolios, observations, and other
sources of information.
• The data you collect may also consist of 7
research conducted to identify best
practices, or research tested techniques.
This is an opportunity to learn from others
that may have been trying to unpack the
same problems or challenges. After I have
identified the focus, keywords, and relevant
search terms, I can continue my
examination at the library or using online
sources.
• You’ll want to make sure that your data
will address the focus of your action
research. If you’re interested in studying
the district’s new ELA/Reading curriculum,
you might collect interview and survey
data. You may also collect student scores