Evidence into action

This unit builds your capacity to research teaching and learning in particular educational contexts. You will use data to inform your practice and develop an evidence base for this practice. You will apply principles and methods of educational research that you have learned about by developing a research proposal and literature review. You will then demonstrate your capacity to generate and use data ethically and analyse its significance by conducting a small-scale research project. This is focused on examining practice in an education setting, school or classroom, using a range of methods that may include focus groups, interviews, self-study, action research, participant observation, document analysis and artefacts. Finally, you will demonstrate a clear and coherent exposition of the knowledge you have gained through the presentation of your findings to your peers and in a written report. The written report will also include a discussion of how your research has supported your learning and the implications for improved learning outcomes. You will demonstrate your capacity to review, consolidate and communicate key knowledge and skills related to your practice and justify reasons for your decisions using research based evidence in effective ways.