A handbook for Exploratory Action Research

Level 0
I do not currently have this competency.
Level 1
I am beginning to apply this competency.
Level 2
I am applying this competency but have 
areas which require improvement.
Level 3
I am applying this competency with 
confidence.
Level 4
I am applying this competency with 
strength.
Exploratory Action Research Competencies
 
A. I can reflect on and analyse my practice 
B. I know how to improve my teaching
C. I can identify what is good about my teaching
D. I can see what problems are occurring in my 
classroom
E. I can identify a focus for research into my 
classroom
F. I can consider how to turn successes, problems 
and other issues into research questions
G. I can identify appropriate sources of evidence for 
research questions
H. I can decide how to gather information to answer 
my questions 
I. I can collect evidence to answer research 
questions 
J. I can analyse evidence collected
K. I can incorporate my students’ suggestions and/or 
opinions into my teaching
L. I can design an action plan based on exploration
of my teaching
M. I can put an action plan into practice based on 
exploration of my teaching
N. I can evaluate the results of an action plan
O. I know how to communicate/present research 
findings orally and in writing

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 Introduction 
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Exploratory Action Research Diagnosis
Now please fill out the table below circling a number from 0 to 4 corresponding to the level you are currently working
at for each competency.
These are the skills and areas of knowledge you’ll be developing as you go through this book. So, let’s begin!