Empowering Teachers

The authors of this article present the idea of empowering teachers and their students with action research. Teachers become teacher-researchers and ask questions of their curriculum and th... See More

The authors of this article present the idea of empowering teachers and their students with action research. Teachers become teacher-researchers and ask questions of their curriculum and the results they are getting from their students by way of their pedagogical methods are obtained through more than just letter grades. What the students are learning, how they are learning it and involving them in their learning are elements continuously being researched. The feedback helps to ensure that the best possible approach to teaching and learning is being pursued. The greatest benefit outlined by the authors may be the fact that teacher-researchers take their discoveries and share them with their colleagues. In this way they are able to develop an academic support group for guidance and encouragement.