NAEF Design Interest Group Action Research Study
Learning How to Learn... The Art of Being Curious!
As an integral participant in DIG's Cohort #2 Action Research Learning Community, you will dive into the Art of Being Curious! Throughout the 2022-2023 school year, you will study your student's academic and personal growth by asking them intriguing questions.
Quick Overview for Cohort Two
Funded by a National Art Education Foundation Research Grant, DIG's Learning-How-to-Learn approach aims to offer engaging pathways to creative problem-solving. Building on your own curriculum and pace, you will embed DIG-provided learning strategies and protocols that are well-researched and anchored in the learning sciences.
COHORT #2 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Log onto your Google Account, then complete the updated Application Form.
- This Application Process Will Close Once All Spots are Filled.
- First Come. First Serve.
- Study Participant Notifications will be Shared on a Rolling Basis.
Questions?
Doris Wells-Papanek, doris@designlearning.us
Cindy Todd, cindytodd@ferris.edu
June Krinsky-Rudder, jh.rudders@verizon.net
Additional Details
Purpose – The purpose of the study is to assess the impact that the strategies, protocols, and challenging problem sets have on student learning—without fear of failure. We aim to measure your student's academic and personal growth via ongoing feedback loops. All student identifier data will remain anonymous.
Intended Outcomes – As creative problem-solvers, your students will learn to:
- Develop and apply their critical thinking skills using a few simple cognitive constructs
- Show evidence of transferring what they have learned into new contexts
Study Responsibilities – As an action researcher, you will:
- Conduct the action research study in your classroom at your own pace during the 2022-2023 school year
- Meet as a cohort to gather feedback and input from your learning community, typically once a month
- Using simple data tools, document the impact on student learning, both academic and personal growth
- Submit various forms of information as requested throughout the study
- All are invited to an in-person gathering at the convention in San Antonio
Stipend Requirements and Details – To be eligible for a $500 stipend:
- You MUST be an NAEA member for at least one year
- You MUST be a DIG member before acceptance
- Parental Permission Slips and administration approval MUST be submitted before acceptance
- Proof of participation for district professional development credits or units upon request
- Stipend funds will be issued after the study concludes on May 30, 2023
