19MSEC Flashcards
Educational Innovation (Formula)
Create something new + A process + Provide improvement
Educational Innovation - 3 Points of View
- Technological
- Social
- Educational
Educational Innovation - 2 Key Aspects
- Acquisition of competences (cooperation)
- Use of technology
Innovation def (Oxford Dicitonary)
Introduction of novelties
Evidence-Based Research
EMPIRICALLY-based findings
- based on quantitative data
- objective, rigorous, systematic
- obtains reliable/valid knowledge
* lacks real-world authenticity
Evidence-Based Research - Examples
- case studies
- quasi-experimental group studies
- correlational studies
- pre-post comparisons
Mixed-Methods Research
- ‘third paradigm’
- combines qualitative + quantitative in same study
- reliability + validity
Educational Innovation - Main Problem
Lack of a theoretical framework
- also: subjectivity of “innovation”
Educational Innovation - 7 Sins
- Institutional Inertia
- Individualism
- Corporativism
- Teacher Training
- Lack of climate of trust/agreement
- Intense workloads/bureaucracy
- Lack of support educational admin.
Educational Innovation - 5 Characteristics
- Process of definition, construction + social participation
- Utopian challenge to education system
- Macro-level process
- Stages/elements must be CLEARLY defined
- Clearly defined processes/organizational structures
Educational Innovation - Typology
- Procedural
- Definition of roles
- Socialization
3 Kinds of Process Models
- Research + Development
- Social Interaction
- Problem-Solving
Research + Development Model
- Rational sequence of phases
- Passive role of user
- Combination of data and theories
- Massive production of knowledge
Social Interaction Model
- Concerned with transmission from individual to individual, system to system
- Interpersonal networks to exchange information
- Social communication with colleagues
Problem-Solving Model
- Focused on learners’ educational needs
- Problem → diagnosis → trial → adoption of innovation
- Collaborative approach
Educational Research - Definition
Systematic collection and analysis of data
- variety of methods
- various aspects of education (S learning, methodologies, classroom dynamics, teacher training)
Educational Research - Characteristics
- Tries to solve a problem
- Gathers new data from primary sources/existing data for new purpose
- Based on observable experience or empirical evidence
- Demands accurate observation + description
- Carefully designed procedures + rigorous analysis
- Emphasis on generalizations, principles or theories to help understand, predict + control
- Requires expertise
- Search for unbiased solution that can validate procedures used
- Deliberate and unhurried task
- Carefully recorded/reported
Approaches to educational research
- Basic/Academic
- Applied/Contract Research
Basic/Academic Approach
Search for TRUTH / dvlpmnt of educational theory
Designed to test, change, or improve theories
Applied/Contract Research Approach
Search of info which can be put into practice
Solutions to EXISTING problems
Info which will directly influence practice
Better for Ts (less $)
Qualitative Research
- Descriptive data
- Insightful
- Collection tools include: observations, interviews, analysis of documents and participants’ production (journals, images, blogs,…)
Types of Qualitative Research
- Case studies
- Ethnography
- Phenomenological research
- Narrative research (not ‘theoretical’ enough)
- Historical research
Quantitative Research
- Numerical data
- Objective
- Statistics applied to find relationship btwn variables
Types of Quantitative Research
- Experimental (cause+effect)
- Meta-Analysis
Triangulation
Combination of qualitative and quantitative data, methodologies or researchers
Mixed Methods Research
*Provides a greater scope to the research problem, better understanding
*Study findings are grounded in participants’ experiences
*Converging data ensures validity
Mixed Methods - Types
- Action Research
- Program Evaluation
Action Research
Aims to solve IMMEDIATE PROBLEM
or reflective process of progressive problem
- led by individuals as part of “community of practice
1. PARTICIPATORY (stakeholders) or
2. PRACTICAL (researcher = T)
Programme Evaluation
Aims to answer Qs about EFFECTIVENESS of projects, policies, programs
Other considerations: costs, poss. improvements, alternatives, usefulness…
Technology-Mediated TBLT
Task-Based Language Teaching
Merger btwn tech and TBLT
Develops skills to use tech outside of classroom, increases Ss’ interest in L2 culture
associated with use of AUTHENTIC language
Meaningful tasks
CBE
Competence-based education
LOMLOE 2022-23
Primary: 1º, 3º, 5º
Secondary: 1º, 3º
Bach: 1º
Formativos grado básico: 1º
LOMLOE 2023-24
Primary: 2º, 4º, 6º
Secondary: 2º, 4º
Bach: 2º
Formativos grado básico: 2º