Classroom-based research

Classroom-based research is one of the many valuable types of CPD and is popular with teachers as it is based on what you are already doing in the classroom.

Many teachers have found research projects to be very effective personal learning experiences, developing their knowledge within a particular area of interest and having positive influences on the teaching and learning experiences of their pupils.

Existing research projects have been carried out on a wide variety of topics, including:

Researching assertive discipline
Researching Asperger's Syndrome on Asperger's Syndrome
Left-handed research
Encouraging better pupil relationships

Other topics you may want to research include:

Reasons / effects of bullying in the school or the playground
What effect does core physical education have on children?
The effectiveness of I.C.T. as a learning tool
The effect a child with learning difficulties has on the rest of the class / his or her learning capabilities
Reward methods used in class
The study of behaviour in different groups or classes
Promoting positive behaviour
Addressing negative behaviour

For more information, read Ian Matheson's article on the benefits of early career research.

Classroom-based research

See also

Useful information

Researching Asperger's Syndrome

Researching assertive discipline