1. Using Action Research as a Signature Pedagogy to Develop Inquiry as Practice
Ray Buss
Arizona State University
Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate
Learning Exchange, June 2017

2. Using AR to Foster Inquiry Skills
Five topics
On the need for Inquiry Skills
A rationale for Using Action Research
Developing Inquiry Skills using AR
Conclusions
Discussion and Questions

3. Using AR to Foster Inquiry Skills
On the need for Inquiry Skills
Levine (2005)
Poor research preparation for school leaders
“Disconnected from practice”
Shulman et al. (2006)
Mismatch of research preparation and career paths
“PhD-lite” because of ‘subtraction’ in EdD program

4. Using AR to Foster Inquiry Skills
On the need for Inquiry Skills—Implications
Connecting inquiry & research skills to practice needs leads to Inquiry as Practice
Applying inquiry & research skills to practice
leads to Laboratories of Practice
Employing hallmarks for EdD Programs (derived Shulman)
Utilizing Signature Pedagogies
Developing practice-related research skills
Engaging in on-going practice
“Carrying out local research...to guide practice”

5. Using AR to Foster Inquiry Skills
A Rationale for Action Research (AR)
Action Research is
adaptable to various Problems of Practice
allows students to ease into research over time
facilitates systematic inquiry over time
sustainable during the program and beyond

6. Using AR to Foster Inquiry Skills
Developing Inquiry Skills through AR
AR Concept Paper
Cycle 0—Reconnaissance
Cycle 1—Mini-intervention
Cycle 2—Stepping “aside”
Cycle 2.5—Stepping “aside”
Cycle 3—Dissertation in Practice

7. Using AR to Foster Inquiry Skills
Conclusions Four strengths of AR AR can be scaffolded by faculty AR affords development of Inquiry as Practice Research supports use of AR

8. Using AR to Foster Inquiry Skills
Thank you
Discussion and Questions