Adaptability in a Changing World

Top 10 Action Research Reports for 2017-2018

The following researcher has been awarded the top research project for the 2018 cohort.

Nick Little, Scots College
Enhancing Adaptability in Grade 9 Boys Through Task-Based Learning
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All of the reports fulfilled demanding criteria:.

• The report was well written, pitched at appropriate level, and followed the structure provided.
• The project itself served as an example of genuine and rigorous action research.
• The "action" proved appropriate and relevant in the school environment.
• The project provided valuable findings on the overarching topic Collaboration and the Power of Group Learning.
• The literature review included synthesized, not just described, relevant literature.
• The literature referenced directly boys' education.
• Data analysis was sound and conclusions were appropriately drawn.

Other reports noted as the top 10 are listed below:

1. Nickie Slater - Leaping Into Learning: Promoting Academic Resiliency In Year 6 Boys Through The Learning Pit
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2. Kevin Leathem - Using Impromptu Role-Play In Sport To Enhance Student-Athletes’ Ability To Cope With Adversity
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3. Lester Lalla - Fostering Curiosity In Grade 5 Boys Through Inquiry-Based Learning
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4. Polly Higgins - Using Digital Devices For Creative Reflection In Drama To Develop Risk-Taking In Year 8 Boys
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5. Niav Fisher - Everyday Heroes: Encouraging Year 3 Boys To Respond Courageously To Newness And Uncertainty
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6. Kym McMaster - The Role Of An Agricultural Learning Program In Encouraging Risk-Taking In Year 9 Boys
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7. Michael Waugh - Fostering Transformational Thinking In Year 11 Boys Service-Learning
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8. Tracy Mackenzie - Encouraging Empathy In Grade 9 Boys Through The Study Of Philosophy
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9. Josh Beecher and Craig Newton - Lighting The Fire: The Impact Of Genius Hour On Year 3 Boys’ Creativity And Critical Thinking
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10. Tom Elphinstone - How Might Embedding Our Core School Values In The Learning And Assessment Process Foster Adaptable Behaviour In Boys In A Year 9 English Class?
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