An report on a small scale action research project aimed at improving an aspect of professional practice (100%, 2500 words LOs 1,2,3,4,5)

A satisfactory report from Mentor/tutor from an observation of your teaching attached.. An element from the CPPD log relating to Learning Outcome 5
(0%, LO5)

(Whilst provision of evidence of the Minimum Core is not a requirement with this module it is expected that you will be engaging in ongoing development of the Minimum Core and will submit appropriate evidence within the CPPD module in Jun 09)

All assessments must be passed at a minimum of a grade point 4

BELL, J (2005) Doing Your Research Project: a guide for first-time researchers in education and social
science; Maidenhead, Open University Press
COHEN, L. Manion, L and Morrison, K. (2007) 6th edn Research Methods in Education, London,
RoutledgeFalmer
LANKSHEAR, C. Knobel, M. (2004) A Handbook for Teacher Research, Buckingham, Open
University Press
JAMESON, J. and Hillier, Y (2003) Researching Post-Compulsory Education (Continuum Research Methods Series.) London, Continuum
Orr K (Feb 2008), Room for Improvement? The Impact of Compusory Professional Development for Teaching in England?s Further Education Sector, Journal of Further Education, vo34, No1, Routledge

During this module you will participate in a variety of learning and teaching approaches, for example:
research, activities such as teaching squares to observe peers and share findings, discussion, individual
activities, tutorials, workshops, e- learning, self study and research

This module seeks to support participants as they take on more of the roles and responsibilities associated with being a teacher in the lifelong learning sector. Participants will explore concepts and
key aspects of professionalism within the lifelong learning sector, including equality of opportunity, diversity, economic growth and community regeneration. This will lead them to consider approaches to
quality assurance and quality improvement in terms of professional conduct and accountability. In particular, participants will investigate the use of action research as a tool for evaluation and improvement of professional practice. They will also evaluate the use of communities of practice in sharing and developing wider professional practice..

Must be enrolled on the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Values and commitments included in this unit:
AS1, AS2, AS3, AS4, AS5, AS6, AS7, BS4, DS3, ES4, ES5
Standards included in this unit:
AK 1.1; AP 1.1; AK2.1; AP 2.1; AK 2.2; AP 2.2; AK3.1; AP3.1; AK4.1; AP4.1; AK4.2;
AP4.2; AK4.3; AP4.3; AK5.1; AP5.1; AK5.2; AP5.2; AK6.1; AP6.1; AK6.2; AP6.2; AK7.1;
AP7.1; AK7.2; AP7.2; AK7.3; AP7.3;
BK4.1; BP4.1; BK5.2; BP5.2;
DK3.1; DP3.1; DK3.2; DP3.2;
EK 1.1; EP1.1; EK4.2; EP4.2; EK5.1; EP 5.1; EK5.2; EK5.3;
FK 2.1;

Research in Post-Compulsory Education; Journal of Further Education and Training
http://www.triangle.co.uk/rpe/
Journal of Further and Higher Education http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/0309877X.asp
Quality Improvement Agency http://www.qia.org.uk/index.html