Who is the course for?

The Action Research course is designed for people working in education who want to develop their expertise or bring about change through a research approach.

Background information

Action research is both a way of solving a problem with what you do and the process by which you find the solution. An action researcher wants a solution. The process is an attempt to gain a better understanding of what you do.

Action research did not start in education. Once its possibilities became clear, it was applied to education some thirty years later, largely as a result of a work by Lawrence Stenhouse in 1975.

Today, individuals still undertake action research as a means of developing their action and their research. By researching their action, they can action their research.

Module content

Benefits of this online course include:

• Ten modules delivered online
• Tutor support
• Complete online tasks
• Flexible timescale
• Quick and easy access

Course duration

The modules have been designed for you to work at your own pace, although it is expected that you will complete the course within 12 months. There may be an area that you are very competent in and you may only need to be reminded of good practice. There may be areas or subjects that are particularly challenging and you may want to spend some time developing your skills and testing yourself to your satisfaction.

Course accreditation

This course leads to a Diploma of Educational Studies (equivalent to NQF level 3) from The College of Teachers upon successful completion.

Course creation and delivery

This course is created in collaboration with The College of Teachers and National Inspections. The course content is developed and supported by National Inspections, a UK-based organisation that promotes good practice around the world, and is delivered and developed online by The College of Teachers.

Student Membership of The College

The course also includes Student Membership of The College for a duration of one year, which provides additional benefits such as online access to our Journal and Newsletter as well as online forums.

More information and telephone orders

For more information or to enrol by telephone call us on: 020 7911 5536 or use our contact form