Art of Collaboration A: An Inquiry for neo-Action
Research, 2018
Art of Collaboration A: An Inquiry for neo-Action
Research, 2018
Course Code: 3B1509 (intellectual gymnastics)
Semester: Summer Term
Day and Period: Thu 6,Thu 7
Course Name: Art of Collaboration A: An Inquiry for neo-Action Research [ => Japanese edition]
Course Numbering Code:36CDES5U200
Credits: 2.0
Instructor: Mitsuho IKEDA
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Basic Syllabus Information
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Eligibility: Graduate school students, undergraduate students
Schedule: Summer Terms
Room: Toyonaka Campus：Student Commons 2nd Floor, Seminar C
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Course Name: Art of Collaboration A: An Inquiry for neo-Action Research
Language of the Course: Jap.
Type of Class: Seminar subject
Course Objective:
These classes consider the theory and practice of action research and
about what final products this research produces. The objective of the
classes is to consider action research from various different angles.
Learning Goals:
1. To understand the characteristics of action
research and to be able to give an explanation to other people (fellow
students) on the differences between action research and other research
(investigation) and on the advantages and disadvantages of each.
2. To be able to give a simple definition of action
research. Also, to be able to explain to others about what social
contexts action research is possible in and about what kinds of outcome
can be obtained.
3. Specifically, to be able to develop action
research and find the groups to be the target of it and to be able to
explain to others what kind of approach would be necessary for it to be
action research and about the possibilities and limitations of action
research.
Requirement / Prerequisite:
These are participation type classes, so a condition for taking the
course is to attend each session and to actively collaborate with the
other students, who will all be strangers to each other.
Independent Study Outside of Class:
Matters such as the downloading of materials for revision and changes
to the schedule will be notified on the “Qualitative research design
and ethnography” page linked to on the web page below.
http://www.cscd.osaka-u.ac.jp/user/rosaldo/16_action_research.html
Textbooks:
Please download the materials to be used in the classes yourself from
the <<URL>>. A password is required, so enter the password
instructed during the classes to unlock it.
Reference:
Lewin, K. (1946) Action research and minority problems. J Soc. Issues 2(4): 34-46.
Grading Policy:
Comprehensive judgment based on the class participation (60%) and
report (40%) with consideration of the class participation (= spoken
contribution to classes).
Other Remark:
None in particular. The students will repeat the process of reading the
materials, holding discussions and then finding issues by themselves.
(→This is called the action research cycle)
Special Note:
We think that the students will get an incentive that increases their
willingness to learn if they read the syllabus and imagine what the
theme will involve before the classes and gather information in
preparation. Matters such as the downloading of materials for revision
and changes to the schedule will be notified on the “Theory and
Practice of Action Research” page linked to on the web page below.
If special consideration regarding the taking of this course is
necessary due to reasons such as a disability, please consult in
advance with the academic affairs related contact point for the
department belonged to (such as the school affairs section or graduate
school affairs section) or else with Trans-disciplinary Education
Division of Purser Department in the Center for Education in Liberal
Arts and Sciences. In addition, please inform the teacher responsible
for the class at an early stage, such as at the first class.
The English version of this syllabus is slightly changed from the
Japanese authentic version. Please refer to Japanese "authentic
version"!! Thanks!
Keywords:
Qualitative research, field work, ethnography, journalism, representation ethics
Messages to Prospective Students:
Related classes that are available include “Art of Field Research A
(Qualitative Study and Ethnography)” to carefully study the theory of
qualitative research and also “Art of Field Research B (Qualitative
Study and Ethnography)”, which examines the reading of ethnography that
has been produced through qualitative research.
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Course Schedule Information
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Registration is performed for each session.
1st Session
Topic: 1. What is action research?: Meaning, history, characteristics and theory
2nd Session
Topic: 2. The philosophy and ideas of action research: The relationship to PBL and CBPR
3rd Session
Topic: 3. The changes in the action
research of today: From commitment to compassionate pragmatism
(including intervention mapping)
4th Session
Topic: 4. Action research design: Part 1
5th Session
Topic: 5. Action research design: Part 2
6th Session
Topic: 6. Action research design: Part 3
7th Session
Topic: 7. Action research practice: Part 1
8th Session
Topic: 8. Action research practice: Part 2
9th Session
Topic: 9. Action research practice: Part 3
10th Session
Topic: 10. Action research practice: Part 4
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