Action Research into the Quality of Student Learning: A Paradigm for Faculty Development

 Describes theory background of action research and then presents a case study of change.

Change was initiated by an instructor who sought out a 'critical friend' in the faculty developer. Evidence collected in action research allowed innovation to spread to entire department. Also argues that action research results should be published (i.e., SoTL).
 
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