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Participatory Action Learning and Action Research offers a concise yet comprehensive explanation of the theory, practice and process of this emerging paradigm, methodology and theory of learning. PALAR is a transformative, collaborative and democratic process for resolving complex problems within the context of sustainable professional, organisational and community development. The book draws on real-life examples from socially and economically challenged contexts, and features critical reflections on the strengths and challenges of this evolving methodology in relation to the increased interest in community engagement and project-based learning among institutions of higher education. Analysing theory in the context of sustainable professional, organisational and community development, this book:
Provides a comprehensive, research-based manual on the use of PALAR within actual research projects.
Explains a means of engaging in research that promotes the mobilisation of human potential relevant in a rapidly changing society.
Addresses the challenges of doing participatory research within institutions.
Provides applied, specific examples of how PALAR can be adapted for use in socially and economically challenged contexts, typical of developing economies.
Offers critical reflections by researchers and community participants on the challenges and uses of PALAR.
Innovative, and offering clarity on ethics and research questions, Participatory Action Learning and Action Research will be of interest to both emerging and experienced researchers looking to bring about change at a personal, professional, organisational or community level.
Sommario
About the author; About this book; Acknowledgements; Foreword; List of figures; List of tables; List of abbreviations; List of appendices and boxes; 1. PALAR as a transformative, collaborative and democratic approach to educational research;
PART I - theoretical foundations of PALAR; 2. Philosophical principles of PALAR; 3. Theoretical frameworks suited to PALAR;
PART II - practice and process of PALAR; 4. The action learning group; 5. Ethical considerations within a PALAR project; 6. Research design; 7. Quality criteria for PALAR projects; 8. Writing for publication of PALAR projects;
PART III - reflecting on PALAR; 9. The challenges of conducting a PALAR project; 10. Consolidating PALAR as a transformative, collaborative and democratic approach to educational research;
Author index; Subject index
Info autore
Lesley Wood is an experienced action researcher of international repute. She has developed and conducted action research training for professional, organisational, and community development in different contexts. She is the founder Director of the research entity Community-Based Educational Research, at North-West University, and has been awarded several national and international funds for her projects. She is a National Research Foundation rated researcher. In 2014, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Moravian University in the US for her work in action research. She was inducted into the Academy of Science South Africa and the international Academy of Community-Engaged Scholarship in 2021. She has published over 100 articles, book chapters, and books, and has supervised many doctoral students.
Riassunto
A concise yet comprehensive explanation of the theory, practice and process, this book provides the reader with everything they need to know about participatory action learning and action research (PALAR).
