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Science, Research, And Teaching | |
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Science, Research, and Teaching | |
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Science | |
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Science and Pseudoscience | |
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Research | |
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Quantitative Research | |
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Qualitative Research | |
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Quantitative or Qualitative? | |
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Teaching | |
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What Scientists and Teachers Do | |
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Using Research in Education: Theories, Hypotheses, and Paradigms, Oh My! | |
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Theories and Hypotheses | |
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Paradigms | |
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Better Decision Makers | |
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Introduction To Action Research | |
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Research in Action | |
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A Quick Overview of Action Research | |
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Descriptors of Action Research | |
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The Importance of Action Research | |
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The Gap between Theory and Practice | |
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Teacher Empowerment | |
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Teacher Inservice and Professional Growth | |
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Using Action Research For Solving Problems | |
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Finding The Problem | |
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Finding Solutions | |
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Creative Problem Solving | |
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Means-End Analysis | |
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Problem-Solving Strategies in the Classroom | |
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Testing the Solution | |
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An Example Of Action Research And Problem Solving | |
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Finding the Problem | |
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Finding a Solution | |
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Testing the Solution | |
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Problem Solving And Instructional Improvement | |
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The Beginning | |
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An Overview Of The Action Research Process | |
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Action Research Steps | |
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Finding Your Research Topic | |
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A Teaching Strategy | |
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Identify a Problem | |
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Examine an Area of Interest | |
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Still Having Trouble Starting? | |
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Reviewing The Literature | |
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Reviewing The Literature | |
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Sources For The Literature Review | |
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Academic Journals | |
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Books | |
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The Internet | |
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How Many Sources? | |
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Steps For A Literature Review | |
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Citations | |
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The Reference Page | |
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Journals | |
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Books | |
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A Sample Literature Review | |
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Literature Review at the Beginning | |
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A Literature Review at the End | |
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Methods Of Collecting Data | |
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Data Collection | |
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Systematic | |
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Data Collection and Soil Samples | |
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A Television Sports Analyst | |
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Types Of Data Collection In Action Research | |
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Log or Research Journal | |
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Field Notes-Your Observations | |
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Checklists | |
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Rating Checklist | |
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Rubrics | |
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Conferences and Interviews | |
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Data Retrieval Charts | |
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Maps | |
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Artifacts: Students' Products or Performances | |
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The Arts | |
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Archival Data | |
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Surveys | |
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Attitude and Rating Scales | |
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Online Surveys and Rating Scales | |
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Online Platforms and Class Journals | |
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Methods Of Analyzing Data | |
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Accuracy And Credibility: This Is What Is | |
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Validity, Reliability, And Triangulation | |
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Validity | |
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Triangulation | |
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Reliability | |
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Inductive Analysis | |
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Larry, Moe, and Curly Help with Inductive Analysis | |
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Case Studies or Representative Samples | |
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Vision Quest | |
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Defining and Describing Categories | |
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The Next Month | |
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Quantitative Design In Action Research | |
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Correlational Research | |
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Correlation Coefficient | |
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Misusing Correlational Research | |
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Negative Correlation | |
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Making Predictions | |
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Causal-Comparative Research | |
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Whole Language in California | |
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Quasi-Experimental Research | |
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Quasi-Action Research | |
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Pretest-Posttest Design | |
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Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design | |
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Time Series Design | |
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Time Series Control Group Design | |
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Equivalent Time-Sample Design | |
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The Function Of Statistics | |
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Descriptive Statistics | |
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Inferential Statistics | |
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Evaluating, Describing, And Proposing Research | |
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Evaluating Research | |
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Buyer Beware | |
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Scientifically Based Research | |
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Evaluating Quantitative Research | |
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Independent and Dependent Variables | |
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Confounding Variables | |
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Common Confounding Variables | |
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Evaluating Qualitative Research | |
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Describing Research | |
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Examples of Research Descriptions | |
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An Action Research Proposal | |
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Annie Oftedahl, Northfield, Minnesota | |
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Ann Schmitz, Garden City Minnesota, Mankato District 77 Early Childhood Special Education | |
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Reporting Findings In Action Research | |
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Reporting Qualitative Data | |
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Tips for Presenting Qualitative Data | |
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The Importance Of Structure | |
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Structure and Inductive Analysis | |
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Using Headings to Create Structure | |
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Using Subheadings to Create More Structure | |
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Case Studies Or Representative Samples | |
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It's Alive! | |
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Appendices | |
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Reporting Quantitative Data | |
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Using Numbers | |
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Using Words | |
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Reporting Arithmetic Data | |
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Tables | |
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Figures | |
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Graphs | |
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Other Visuals | |
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Discussion: Your Plan Of Action | |
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Conclusions And Recommendations | |
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Christina Stolfa, Nacogdoches, Texas | |
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Jo Henriksen, St. Louis Park, Minnesota | |
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Cathy Stamps, Fifth Grade, Hopkins Elementary School | |
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Delinda Whitley, Mt. Enterprise, Texas | |
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Darlene Cempa, Whitney Point, NY | |
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Implications Or Recommendations For Future Research | |
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Morgan Chylinski, Jamesville, NY | |
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Karen Randle, Trumansburg, New York | |
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Evaluation Of The Study | |
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Jim Vavreck, St. Peter, Minnesota | |
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Staci Wilson, Irving, Texas | |
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Designing A New Plan Or Program | |
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Creating a New Plan or Program | |
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A Less Formal Plan of Action | |
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Writing An Action Research Report | |
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Tone And Style | |
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Avoid Value Statements | |
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Extremely Objective | |
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Precision And Clarity | |
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Writing and Speech | |
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Avoid Speech-isms | |
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Avoid Non-Words | |
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Use Adverbs with Caution | |
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Reducing Bias | |
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Person-First Language | |
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Exceptionalities | |
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Gender | |
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Sexual Orientation | |
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LGBT and Transgender | |
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Race and Ethnicity | |
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Length | |
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Clarity | |
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Headings | |
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The Basic Elements Of Style | |
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The Basics of Grammar | |
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The Basics of Punctuation: Commas, Semi-Colons, and Colons. | |
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Presenting Your Action Research | |
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The Educational Environment | |
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Your Colleagues | |
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Your Students | |
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School Boards, Principals, and Administrators: Making a Case | |
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Your Classroom: Evaluating New Programs | |
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Parent Conferences | |
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As Part of a Master's Thesis | |
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The Professional Environment | |
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Professional Conferences and Conventions | |
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Academic Journals | |
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Eric | |
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Local Community Organizations | |
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Making Effective Presentations | |
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Planning the Presentation | |
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General Platform Skills | |
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PowerPoint Specifics | |
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Effective Handouts | |
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Online Video Presentations | |
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Action Research As Master's Thesis | |
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Before You Start | |
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Nine Tips for Writing Your Master's Thesis | |
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Tina Williams | |
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Christine Reed, Educational Specialist Degree, Nerstrand Elementary School, 6. Nerstrand, Minnesota | |
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Jackie Royer, Master's Thesis, Trimont Schools, Trimont, Minnesota | |
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Darlene Cempa, Whitney Point, NY | |
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Karen Randle, Trumansburg, New York | |
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Morgan Chylinski, Jamesville, NY | |
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Strategies For Professional Growth And Development | |
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Action Research And The Professional Development Of Teachers | |
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More Knowledge Please | |
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Process and Empowerment | |
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Online Professional Development | |
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Other Professional Development Opportunities | |
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Observing Your Own Practice | |
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Best Practice | |
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Audiotaping Lessons | |
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Descriptive, Not Prescriptive | |
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Appendix - Sample Action Research Projects | |
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Alison Reynolds, Minneapolis, Minnesota | |
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Kay Dicke, Eden Prairie | |
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LouAnn Strachota | |
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Georgina L. Pete | |
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Teresa Van Batavia, Eisenhower Elementary, Hopkins, Minnesota | |
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Linda Roth, Peter School District, St. Peter, Minnesota | |
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Angela Hassett Brunelle Getty, Martinez, California | |
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Michelle Bahr, Shakopee, Minnesota | |
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Kim Schafer, Minnetonka, Minnesota | |
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Barbara King, Prairie Elementary School, Worthington MN. | |
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Annette Tousignant | |