Practical Action Research in the Classroom

Topic: Curriculum and Instruction
Instructor: Shayna Pond
Method: Online (OWRK)
Sponsor: Model Teaching
Center Offered: ONLINE PROF DEV

Course Description:

This course will define the cyclical process of action research in a classroom setting, and how it drives continuous improvement. You will learn the steps of the process that include identifying a problem, reviewing current literature, formulating a solution, testing the solution, analyzing data, making a conclusion, and sharing the results. By the end of the course, you will have completed an action research cycle and have a standardized approach to implementing future action research projects into your classroom. In this course you will design an action plan for your classroom, develop an additional resource to support your plan, and analyze research to support implementation in the classroom. The course ends with you designing an implementation plan designed to ensure you are successfully incorporating the lesson concepts, ideas, and resources into a future lesson.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: 

Model Teachig courses receive letter grades. 

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HOW TO ACCESS YOUR COURSE MATERIALS: 

Immediately upon completion of your Ashland registration, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to access your course materials, which will include instructions for creating an account in the Model Teaching dashboard, and a code to access your purchased course.

You will be working with Model Teaching, through their Learning Management System, to complete the course, after which, your instructor will record your grade on your AU transcript. We will notify you by email once this is done, with instructions on how to view and order transcripts. 

Ashland Professional Development: pds@ashland.edu

Course Documents:
Tuition: $650
Timespan of Course:
September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027
Contact E-mail: courses@modelteaching.com

Meeting Times

  • Location of Meeting: 
    online with Model Teaching

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Course Number: EDU 6130 T39
Academic Term: 27/GW
Academic Level: GW
Semester Hours: 3
Subject: EDU