International Webinar Series
Upcoming Event | CARN Online Conference 2023
How can Action Research become the "catalyst" for meaningful innovation?
Description
Action research is a methodology that emphasises the practical application of research to solve real-world problems. Through collaboration between researchers and practitioners, action research can facilitate the identification and resolution of challenges in various fields. By focusing on collaborative inquiry, experimentation, and reflection, action research can help organisations uncover opportunities for meaningful innovation that will work in the real context. Nevertheless, while action research can be an effective tool for promoting innovation, there are several factors that can hinder its ability to serve as a catalyst for change.
In this webinar, we will discuss:
- the key features of action research that make it a catalyst for innovation,
- the factors that hinder action research from being an effective tool to promote innovation, and
- the possible ways to overcome the challenges of conducting a high-impact action research.
Overall, this session gives insights into how action research can be a powerful tool for driving meaningful innovation. By engaging in collaborative inquiry, experimentation, and reflection, organisations can identify and address real-world challenges, while also creating a culture of innovation that supports ongoing learning and improvement.
Panellists
Dr Amirul Shah Md Shahbudin
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Dr Amirul Shah Md Shahbudin is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia. He completed his PhD in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lancaster, United Kingdom, in 2006. His PhD thesis, entitled ‘The Implementation of Target Costing as a Tool for Change Within an Organisation: An Action Research Study of Nestle Rowntree Division’ was an innovative piece of research that combined academic theory with ‘consultancy’ work. This formed the basis of a performance improvement exercise that resulted in cost savings within the researched organisation. His research interests are in the areas of Management, Accounting and Control, Behavioural Accounting, and Performance Management and Measurement.
Dr Satirah Ahmad
Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Sultan Abdul Halim
Dr Satirah Ahmad is a Senior Lecturer at the Institut Pendidikan Guru, Kampus Sultan Abdul Halim, Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia. She holds a PhD in Education (TESL) from UUM, a Master’s of Arts degree (Linguistics & English Language Studies) from USM, and a Bachelor’s of Education (TESL) degree from UKM. Her current research interests include ESL reading instruction, reflective practice, researcher-teacher collaboration, and teachers’ professional development. She has vast experience training teachers to conduct action research for professional change. She is currently completing her post-doctoral research in IIUM under a RIGS post-doctoral grant.
Moderator
Dr Zailah Zainudin
President of MARNet
Attending a MARNet virtual event
- The event will be held via Zoom, and you will need to register with a Zoom account in advance.
- For the best viewing experience, please use a laptop or computer. You will be muted throughout the presentations.
- You will have the opportunity to ask questions using the Zoom chat function during the presentations or to speak up during the Q&A session.
- The speaker/panellist may pose questions to be explored in breakout rooms, and we recommend turning on your camera during discussions.
- It is best to check your internet connection at least 10 minutes before the event, and the MARNet Events Team will attempt to assist with any problems.
- For MARNet members, a participation certificate will be provided.
Event Details
- Date
- 10 May 2023 (Wednesday)
- Time
- 09:00 - 10:30 p.m. (MYT)
- Venue/Platform
- Online (Zoom)
- Prices
- This event is FREE for all and certificate will be provided to MARNet member
Past Event | International Webinar Series
Feminist-informed Teacher Action Research
Description
Speaker
Professor Emeritus Patricia Maguire
Western New Mexico University, United States
Patricia Maguire is Professor Emeritus of Education and Counseling, Western New Mexico University. Her teaching, research, publications, and activism focus on the interconnections among feminisms, participatory and action research, and social justice. For 25 years, Patricia was Chair of the WNMU-Gallup Graduate Studies Center. Situated in rural New Mexico, the Center served one of the most culturally rich, linguistically and ethnically diverse, yet economically poorest communities in the USA. Inspired by bell hooks and Paulo Freire, Pat believes the classroom is a space of transformative possibilities. Maguire’s ground breaking book, Doing participatory research: a feminist approach (1987) – based on Participatory Research (PR) with Diné (Navajo) women – was one of the earliest feminist critiques of participatory action research. She developed a feminist-informed approach to Teacher Action Research to help educators focus both inwardly on their intersectional identities and classroom practices as well as outwardly on the conditions that shape and influence their students’ lives. Through action research, teachers are encouraged to revision the purposes and improve the practices of education, beginning in their own classrooms and schools. She explores with teachers what happens when they engage in action research with transformative intentions. In recognition of knowledge democracy, she has an open-access website of her life’s work related to feminist PAR/AR.
Moderator
Associate Professor Dr Nadarajan Thambu
Sultan Idris Education University
Attending a MARNet virtual event
- The event will be held via Zoom, and you will need to register with a Zoom account in advance.
- If you are a MARNet member, you will need to have a membership ID before registering. If you are a non-member, please email the MARNet Events Team at event[a]marnet.my for payment instructions.
- You will be sent the link to the event at least 3 days before the event. If you register during the last few days, you will be sent the link within 24 hours.
- For the best viewing experience, please use a laptop or computer. You will be muted throughout the presentations.
- You will have the opportunity to ask questions using the Zoom chat function during the presentations or to speak up during the Q&A session.
- The speaker/panellist may pose questions to be explored in breakout rooms, and we recommend turning on your camera during discussions.
- It is best to check your internet connection at least 10 minutes before the event, and the MARNet Events Team will attempt to assist with any problems.
- For MARNet members, participation in the session will be recorded as a MARNet CPD point and a transcript certificate will be issued at the end of the year. For non-members, a participation certificate will be provided.
Event Details
- Date
- 12 March 2022 (Saturday)
- Time
- 09:00 - 10:30 a.m. (MYT)
- Venue/Platform
- Online (Zoom)
- Prices
- MARNet Member RM0.00
- Non-member RM50.00
Past Event | International Webinar Series
Action Research and Narrative Inquiry
Description
Speaker
Professor Gary Barkhuizen
University of Auckland, New Zealand
Gary Barkhuizen is Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. His research and teaching interests are in the areas of language teacher education, teacher identity, study abroad, and narrative inquiry. His books include Narrative Inquiry in Language Teaching and Learning Research (Routledge, 2014), Reflections on Language Teacher Identity Research (Routledge, 2017), Qualitative Research Topics in Language Teacher Education (Routledge, 2019), and Communicating Identities (Routledge, 2020, with Pat Strauss). His latest book is Language Teacher Educator Identities (Cambridge University Press, 2021). Gary has taught English at high school and at college level, and has been involved in teacher education for many years.
Moderator
Dr Amirul Shah Md Shahbudin
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Event Details
- Date
- 22 January 2022 (Saturday)
- Time
- 09:00 - 10:30 a.m. (MYT)
- Venue/Platform
- Online (Zoom)
- Prices
- MARNet Member RM0.00
- Non-member RM50.00
Get In Touch
Contact
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Secretariat or fill the form below.
Mr Muhammad Affandi Md Ujang
event[a]marnet.my