Positioning Teachers as Researchers: Lessons in Empowerment, Change, and Growth

Authors

  • Michelle Vaughan Florida Atlantic University
  • Christina Cavallaro Florida Atlantic University
  • Jessica Baker Florida Atlantic University
  • Cheri Celesti Florida Atlantic University
  • Christopher Clevenger Florida Atlantic University
  • Hannah Darling Florida Atlantic University
  • Rebecca Kasten Florida Atlantic University
  • Maria Laing Florida Atlantic University
  • Rachel Marbach Florida Atlantic University
  • Agnes Timar Florida Atlantic University
  • Kelli Wilder Florida Atlantic University

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Abstract

This inquiry explores the impact of an action research course, taught at a university laboratory school, on the teachers involved as researchers, professionals, and practitioners. Through action research coursework and project design, teachers in this project worked together to plan, conduct, and analyze their individual action research projects over the course of a 15-week semester. Guided by the question: “What is the impact of an action research course experience on teachers’ perceptions of their role as researchers and practitioners?” this manuscript brings together teachers’ written reflections to shed light on the empowering nature of teacher research.

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2019-11-25

How to Cite

Vaughan, M., Cavallaro, C., Baker, J., Celesti, C., Clevenger, C., Darling, H., Kasten, R., Laing, M., Marbach, R., Timar, A., & Wilder, K. (2019). Positioning Teachers as Researchers: Lessons in Empowerment, Change, and Growth. Florida Journal of Educational Research, 57(2), 133–139. Retrieved from https://journals.flvc.org/fjer/article/view/133594

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FJER Special Issue