Action Research Study According to Dana and Yendol-Hoppey (2010), action research is a "systematic, intentional study by teachers of their own classroom practice" (p. 6). Because the intention of action research is to effect meaningful change in real-world classroom settings, action research must be focused on practice issues of interest to reading teachers. The seven steps described by Brighton (2009) can help guide the action research process by providing a

The authors further note that the National Research Council (2003) state that the "obligation to treat individuals as autonomous agents whose decisions on whether or not to participate in research are to be respected and not overridden by a researcher" (as sited in Nolen & Vander Putten, 2007, p. 402). When considered in the context of students as a protected research group in a K- 12 classroom this obligation may

The case studies compiled and edited by Caro-Brice (2007) provide a somewhat broader perspective than the singular case study conducted by Coles-Ritchie and Lugo (2010). These studies are all geared towards promoting equality in instructional methods and learning rates in diverse classroom settings, however, making them directly useful in this review and plan development. Some of the central common findings of the studies compiled by Caro-Brice (2007) and the lessons that

Do you ever read English for pleasure? If yes, include follow-up question below. Follow-up: What do you like to read in English? [Interviewer could have several examples of ESOL reading materials to help identify specific examples here.] 3. Do you seek help when you don't understand something you read? If no, include follow-up question below? Follow-up: Are there peer-tutoring resources available to you? Have you used these resources in the past? If

Putting Research Into Action Action research provides the process by which educators can resolve issues and problems specific to their classrooms, schools, and organizations. Action research is defined as a formative research of progress that is commonly practiced by teachers in schools (Lesha, 2014). This formative study of progress is carried out by teachers to help enhance their effectiveness in teaching and promoting development of their students. Given its significance and

Education Research The problem being researched or evaluated The presenting problems are inattentive and non-cooperative behavior in two special education students during classroom instruction. The teacher needs to get the attention of the students and get them to sit in their seats in order to engage them in instruction. The teacher will need to determine how to reward the students for attending and engaging in the lessons being presented to them. • The