“Evidence-based pedagogical practice: A compilation of action research studies” seeks to unpack key learning theories, provide research evidence, and examine the practical implications of pedagogical practices. It aims to offer empirical evidence and practical examples to enable practitioners to structure effective pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning.

A total of 30 manuscripts will be accepted, reviewed and edited. The manuscripts can be written either in English or Bahasa Melayu, and the use of first-person, narrative language is highly encouraged. If interested, an abstract should be submitted to research[a]marnet.my by 28 February 2022, and the full manuscript of up to 2,500 words should be received by 30 April 2022. The following format offers a guide to how to structure the manuscript. Should you have any questions, please email research[a]marnet.my and you will be assisted.

Abstract A 200-word statement and summary of a piece of action research, comprising all of its phases, including reconnaissance, planning, action and observing, and reflecting (Kemmis & McTaggart, 1988).

Introduction A 200-word introduction about “yourself” and the particular context in which the study was conducted.

Reconnaissance A 400-word description of any concerns and issues related to your pedagogical practices, why these issues concerned you, and the consequences if you failed to address them.

Planning A 400-word narration about your plans to overcome the identified concerns and issues, based on a particular theory, model or framework from the literature.

Acting and observing A 400-word detailed explanation of how you implemented an intervention as part of your practice, including evidence in the form of pictures or artefacts.

Reflecting A 400-word reflection on what you have learned from the intervention you have implemented, whether or not it solved your concern or issue, and what you will do in the future to improve it.

Conclusion A 200-word concluding statement that summarises your action research study and how the study has impacted your pedagogical practices.

References Insert in-text references and provide a reference list that follow the APA 7^th Edition referencing style, including DOI links. A minimum of 10 references should be cited in the main text and included in the reference list at the end of the paper.

References

Colucci‐Gray, L., Das, S., Gray, D., Robson, D., & Spratt, J. (2013). Evidence‐based practice and teacher action‐research: A reflection on the nature and direction of ‘change’. British Educational Research Journal, 39(1), 126-147. https://doi.org/10.1080/01411926.2011.615389

Elliott, J. (2004). Using research to improve practice: The notion of evidence-based practice. In C., Day & J., Sachs (Eds), International Handbook on the Continuing Professional Development of Teachers. McGraw-Hill Education.

Kemmis, S., & McTaggart, R. (1988). The Action Research Planner (3rd ed). Deakin University Press.

McNiff, J. (2017). Action Research: All You Need to Know. Routledge.