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    Action research: Abu Dhabi

    By Karen Whitby
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    Six primary schools and four kindergartens in Abu Dhabi conducted action research projects in 2010.

    ¶®ÒõµÛ (formerly CfBT) worked closely with the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) to operate a number of primary schools and kindergartens in Abu Dhabi. In December 2009, 33 teachers from 13 primary schools and kindergartens in Abu Dhabi participated in a one-day professional development workshop to learn how to conduct an action research project in an educational setting. The training included: designing research questions; an introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methodologies; an overview of data analysis; and a brief discussion on research ethics. Following the training, six primary schools and four kindergartens decided that they would like to conduct an action research project.

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    Six primary schools and four kindergartens in Abu Dhabi conducted action research projects in 2010.

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