Abstract
A method for enhancing the quality of teaching and learning is through encouraging academics to engage in action research projects into some aspect of their teaching which is of interest or problematic for them. Action research is promoted as a means for committed teachers to bridge the gap between their theories and practices, and now it has becoming a required skill of frontline teachers in schools in Hong Kong. However, groups of teachers being sold to the concept, are fresh to such idea and method, and their day to day practice has confined themselves to the more practical and technical management of teaching in schools. This paper explores the use of a case illustration approach for teaching action research on 33 in-service primary school teachers, the application of constructivist theories of learning underpins this approach will be addressed and the result will be discussed while significance of the findings will be highlighted in the light of preparing curriculum leaders to promote change in schools. 84
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Event | International Council on Education for Teaching (ICET) World Assembly 2004: "Teachers as learners: Building communities for professional development" - The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China Duration: 13 Jul 2004 → 17 Jul 2004 |
Conference
Conference | International Council on Education for Teaching (ICET) World Assembly 2004: "Teachers as learners: Building communities for professional development" |
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Country/Territory | China |
City | Hong Kong |
Period | 13/07/04 → 17/07/04 |
Citation
Lam, B. H. (2004, July). Action researching on an action research tutorial series for curriculum leaders in primary schools. Paper presented at the International Council on Education for Teaching (ICET) World Assembly 2004: Teachers as learners: Building communities for professional development, Hong Kong, China.Keywords
- Teacher Education and Professional Development