Examples of AR projects 1

Although educators have known for years their students learn through different modes, most instruction and assessment is done in modes that the teacher finds most comfortable and not necessarily in the ways that students prefer to learn. In this action research project, the teacher investigated differentiation using varied activities, assessments, and instructional methods to enhance his teaching and improve student learning. To meet the students' needs, the teacher assessed the students' preferred learning styles using an assessment tool from the literature. The information gathered was used to guide instructional strategies and methodology, implement assessment tools to better tap into the students' knowledge, and train students on ways to improve their own study and learning. With the aid of his students and educational peers, the instructor investigated the varied instructional methods and assessments for utility. Student feedback and educational peer views, as well as assessment scores, were evaluated for improvement, receptivity, and use of the opportunity by students to learn in their own preferred learning styles. The data indicates an increase in student engagement in the educational process, a reduction in time spent in dealing with behavior problems, greater student ownership in the educational process, and greater enjoyment by all parties in the educational endeavor. Data also reveals a positive correlation between this treatment and increased test scores. The teacher concluded that the process of investigating student learning style preferences, instructional strategies, and assessments through the action research process is a worthwhile endeavor.

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