scholarly journals Action research to support development of engineering for sustainable development degree programs, part I: collaborative community action research vignettes

2016 ◽  
Vol 122 ◽  
pp. 164-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cory D. Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Community Action ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
Collaborative Community

Psychoecological Systems Model for Participatory Community Action Research: Evidence of Validity and Practical Utility

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger N. Reeb ◽  
Susan F. Folger ◽  
Anne L. Steel ◽  
Sara E. Mason ◽  
Laura E. Stayton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Community Action ◽  
Practical Utility ◽  
Systems Model

scholarly journals Exploring and Promoting Ecological Consciousness in Teacher Education: the Possibilities of Educational Action Research in Education for Sustainable Development

2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inga Gedžūne ◽  
Ginta Gedžūne
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Frame Of Reference ◽  
Primary School Teacher ◽  
Ecological Consciousness ◽  
Research In Education

Exploring and Promoting Ecological Consciousness in Teacher Education: the Possibilities of Educational Action Research in Education for Sustainable DevelopmentThe paper reports on the findings of a qualitative study with 39 first year students of pre-school and primary school teacher education programmes who are taking an educational action research based study course "Environmental Pedagogy". The study aimed at engaging the students in reflection on their experiences of interaction with nature and uncovering their views on ecological consciousness. Qualitative content analysis sought emergent themes in students' reflections. A conceptual framework was identified containing three frames of reference: (1) inclusion-oriented frame of reference; (2) exclusion-determining frame of reference and (3) solution-oriented frame of reference. Conclusions were drawn about the possibilities of educational action research to encourage students' reflection on ecological consciousness and building sustainable and inclusive relationships with the world.

scholarly journals Higher Pedagogical Education for Sustainable Development in Russia and in France: A New Master’s Degree Programs

2021 ◽  
Vol 295 ◽  
pp. 05019
Author(s):  
Olga Ilina ◽  
Evgeniia Brazhnik
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Training System ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
Master's Degree Programs ◽  
Master’S Degree

Higher pedagogical education in Russia and France is currently undergoing modernization. In connection with the new challenges of time, global changes in the world community there is a growing public interest in the problems of sustainable development as the only possible way of civilization movement. Under these conditions, there is a need to improve teacher training, the inclusion of new training modules in the educational process, and the creation of new master’s degree programs. This study aims to analyze the situation by introducing the idea of “education for sustainable development (ESD)” into the organization of higher teacher education, which is constantly reforming in the context of the Bologna process, on the example of two countries - Russia and France. The study identifies the main tendencies of pedagogical education modernization, examines the teacher training system in terms of ESD ideas, considers Master’s programs in universities of Russia and France.

scholarly journals A framework for entry: PAR values and engagement strategies in community research

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Ochocka ◽  
Elin Moorlag ◽  
Rich Janzen
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Community Research ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Research ◽  
Engagement Strategies ◽  
Sensitive Topics ◽  
Collaborative Community

The purpose of this article is twofold: to explore the entry process in community-based research when researching sensitive topics; and to suggest a framework for entry that utilises the values of participatory action research (PAR). The article draws on a collaborative community-university research study that took place in the Waterloo and Toronto regions of Ontario, Canada, from 2005–2010. The article emphasises that community entry is not only about recruitment strategies for research participants or research access to community but it is also concerned with the ongoing engagement with communities during various stages of the research study. The indicator of success is a well established and trusted community-researcher relationship. This article first examines this broader understanding of entry, then looks at how community research entry can be shaped by an illustrative framework, or guide, that uses a combination of participatory action research (PAR) values and engagement strategies. Key words: research entry, community engagement, participatory action research, mental health and cultural diversity

scholarly journals Exploring Education for Sustainable Development in a Chinese Kindergarten: An Action Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 497-514
Author(s):  
Guangheng Wang ◽  
Xin Zhou ◽  
Hua Cui
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Science Curriculum ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Objective System ◽  
Education In China ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Chinese Kindergarten

Purpose: This article was intended to share and reflect on experiences concerning the education for sustainable development (ESD) project at Hongqiao Kindergarten in Shanghai. The project aimed to explore how ESD could be implemented in a current curriculum and to provide useful examples of educational activities and experiences. Design/Approach/Methods: The action research included two cycles with four steps. The first cycle involved the integration of ESD into a traditional science curriculum. The second cycle involved the validation and optimization of the ESD objectives. The implementation strategies were reviewed and refined. Findings: First, a variety of strategies can be used to identify the theme and choose the content. Second, the objectives should be developed on children’s life experiences and interests. Third, the idea of ESD can be implemented in multiple ways. Fourth, a reasonable objective system involving ESD was constructed for children by ages. Fifth, there were many effective ways to integrate ESD activities into other domains of curriculum. The challenges and implications were also discussed. Originality/Value: The study had a positive effect on teachers’ ability to practice ESD. This was a pioneer project in early childhood education in China, which provided valuable information for those aiming to implement ESD practices in Chinese kindergartens.

A participatory action research process with a rural Indigenous men's group: monitoring and reinforcing change

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Komla Tsey ◽  
Mark Wenitong ◽  
Janya McCalman ◽  
Mary Whiteside ◽  
Leslie Baird ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Community Action ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Group Leaders ◽  
Family Responsibilities ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Health Group

Since 2001 a team of academic researchers and medical practitioners have been collaborating with Yarrabah Men?s Health Group leaders to implement a participatory action research (PAR) process designed to support the men to (in their own words) ?take their rightful place? in contemporary Australian society. The formative stages of the PAR process and progress over the first 12 months have been documented in previous papers in order to provide much needed direction for others interested in undertaking similar community action-oriented research (Tsey, Patterson, Whiteside, Baird, & Baird, 2002; Tsey et al., 2004). The present paper addresses the need for innovative evaluation methodologies to enable participants in the PAR process to monitor and reinforce the small improvement they are making towards achieving their goals, and to maintain their vision for the future. Participation in men?s group activities resulted in modest but significant change in the men?s personal development and growth and in their response to family responsibilities. Men had the opportunity to dialogue and reflect on their gender responsibilities such as housework, which constitutes a major source of conflict in the family. Several men also gained the confidence and motivation to stand for local government. The study highlights the value of demystifying and making research more relevant to people?s day-to-day living experiences.

Community Action Research

2010 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie L. Ozanne ◽  
Laurel Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Community Action
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