Resources to Support Action Research for Undergraduate Mathematics Educators

Resources of Action Research

Books and Articles to inform understanding of and resources for Action Research.

·         Cross, K. P, & Angelo T. A. (1993). Classroom assessment techniques: A handbook for faculty. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

·         Davis, B. G. (2001). Tools for Teaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

·         Maki, P. L. (2004). Assessing for learning: Building a sustainable commitment across the institution. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.

·         Meyer, J. Elsey, M. & Mesa, V. (2009). Students’ perception of lesson objectives in introductory mathematics courses. Retrieved from http://www-personal.umich.edu/~melsey/teaching/papers/TA_Objectives.pdf

·         Mills, G. (2000). Action research: A guide for the teacher researcher. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill.

·         Odafe, V. (2010). The role of student reflection and self-assessment in college mathematics. MathAMATYC Educator, (2), 26-29.

·         Peters, M. & Kortecamp, K. (2010). Rethinking Undergraduate Mathematics Education: The importance of classroom climate and self-efficacy on mathematics achievement. Current Issues in Education, 13(4). Retrieved from http://cie.asu.edu/ojs/index.php/cieatasu/article/view/450/93

·         Resources For Conducting Classroom Observations

·         Roth-McDuffie, A, McGinnis, J. R., & Watanabe, T. (1996). Modeling reform-style teaching in a college mathematics class from the perspectives of professor and students. Retrieved from http://www.towson.edu/csme/mctp/Research/AERAprop.html

·         Smith, K. A., Sheppard, S. D., Johnson, D. W., & Johnson, R. T. (2005). Pedagogies of Engagement: Classroom-Based Practices. Retrieved from http://www.engr.wisc.edu/services/elc/Pedagogies_of_student_engagement_Smith.pdf

·         Wood, S. S., Bragg, S. C., Mahler, P. H., & Blair, R. M. (2006) Beyond Crossroads: Implementing mathematics standards in the first two years of college. Retrieved from http://beyondcrossroads.amatyc.org/index.html

IRB informational links

·         University of Minnesota-- Informed consent

·         University of Vermont-- excellent overview

·         University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee-- Overview with modules

·         Office of Research University of California-Irvine – a tutorial

·         An example of an IRB document