Category Archives: Action Research Project

‘Challenges in choosing research methodologies as a novice researcher’. (Bekaert, 2014). I love this paper by Bekaert (2014), which allowed me not to feel delusional about my challenges when it came to choosing my methods and methodologies for this project. … Continue reading →

My Action Research Project (ARP) is a continuous progression from my Inclusive practice (IP) intervention. (UAL, 2026) https://gsmith.myblog.arts.ac.uk/wp-admin/post.php?post=177&action=edit There were questions that were still unanswered. I had an idea to create collaborative cards that not only represented cultural diversity but … Continue reading →

‘It has been commonplace in education research, for example, for teachers/lecturers to give out surveys to their students to assess pedagogical issues. However, this raises questions of whether consent of students is full and free if no real option to … Continue reading →

Blog 2 – Research Question How can the awareness of cultural identity enhance collaborative learning experiences in higher education? What is an ARP? This was a question that was posed while embarking on my active research project (ARP). My first … Continue reading →

Unit Action Study Plan/Timeline for PGCert Action Research Project Date to submit: Date for personal goal to complete by: Item to complete: Study days allocated: Notes: Workshop 2 (w/c 20 Oct): 21/10/25 Reviewing the literature; Testing and piloting (tools testing, … Continue reading →

‘There’s a natural influence of culture simply through being in a certain region for most of my life, but I grew up in a global family and worked with people from everywhere through adult life, so I have become adaptable.’ … Continue reading →