Today I am joined by Dr. Etta Kralovec, a professor of education at The University of Arizona, who focuses on context, research gathering, and teacher preparation, specifically with a focus on US/Mexico border communities. Dr. Kralovec is a widely accomplished author and researcher, with works such as The End of Homework and Schools That Do Too Much, a Fulbright Scholar, school leader and founder, and international expert.

In this podcast, we talk about the practice of teacher action research, where educators perform qualitative studies of what they're doing - essentially to figure out if it works. As you'll soon hear, the power of teacher action research lies in the process of reflecting and analyzing the information. Further, teacher action research is the cornerstone of Human Restoration Project's upcoming microcredentialing program.

GUESTS

Dr. Etta Kralovec, professor of education at The University of Arizona, author, researcher, Fulbright Scholar, and expert on teacher action research with a specific focus on US/Mexico border communities.

RESOURCES

• YouTube: Overview of Dr. Kralovec’s recent work
• Schools That Do Too Much by Etta Kralovec
• HRP Book Review: The End of Homework by Etta Kralovec and John Buell

*Dr. Kralovec has graciously provided her author email, [email protected] - to answer any questions about teacher action research and how it can work for you!

FURTHER LISTENING

• Teacher’s Aid: Homework? Really? That’s So 1950s
• High Tech High Unboxed: Continuous Improvement: Teacher Induction