Category Archives: Action Research Project

Gray, C. and Malins, J. (2004) ‘Chapter 5: Interpreting the map: methods of evaluation and analysis’ in Visualizing Research: A guide to the research process in art and design. Farnham: Ashgate.  Rowley, J. (2003), “Designing student feedback questionnaires,” Quality Assurance … Continue reading →

This action research project aimed to improve the accessibility and usability of instructional resources for laser cutting in the 3D workshop. Recognising the barriers students face—such as technical jargon, outdated materials, and lack of prior experience—the project sought to create … Continue reading →

Action Research Project “Improving Accessibility of Technical and Instructional Resources in the 3D Workshop: An Action Research Approach” …. Continue reading →  13th November 2024

Participants: Who Took Part and Why It Matters Accessibility has been the driving force behind this action research project from the outset. The aim? To design teaching resources that cater to a diverse range of students with varying abilities. Achieving … Continue reading →

When designing my methodology for this action research project, I carefully considered my fast-paced working environment and daily responsibilities. The 3D workshop sees students coming and going throughout the day, so I needed an efficient method to collect feedback about … Continue reading →

Effective instructional materials are vital teaching aids, especially for explaining technical processes. Well-designed leaflets and posters offer accessible guidance to students both in and outside lessons. However, poorly designed materials can confuse rather than assist. The current resources for laser … Continue reading →

One of the major cornerstones of this project is language and how that can affect the learning of students within a technical space. Since working as a technician at LCC, I have had to reexamine my own use of language … Continue reading →

As a pre-reading task prior to Workshop 4 we looked at citation. Citation and academic research is an area I have struggled with during my PgCert and this task and workshop was very eye opening for me, allowing me to … Continue reading →

“Improving Accessibility of Technical and Instructional Resources in the 3D Workshop: An Action Research Approach” Ethical Action Plan: An introduction to the project As a laser cutting technician at a university, I have observed that many students find the 3D … Continue reading →