8.45: Welcome and opening remarks
Action Research Now! Online Symposium
Join us for our first Partner Schools Action Research online symposium and a sneak preview of the 12 stories of school improvement on 7 December 2024.
The British Council invites school leaders and teachers from across the globe to join us for Action Research Now! 2024 – an online symposium showcasing research findings and practical take-aways from the British Council Partner Schools Actions Research programme 2023-24.
Over the course of the past year, educators from 12 British Council Partner Schools across five countries have completed action research within their school communities. These educators are now ready to share their stories of school improvement with the wider education community to help drive innovation and development, and jointly improve the learning experience of students.
Register today for Action Research Now!, meet our researchers, and receive our 12 stories of school improvement e-publication exclusively ahead of the event.
Event details
- Date: Saturday 7 December 2024
- Start time: 08.45 UK time
- Place: Hosted online
- Cost: Free of charge
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Event Themes
Our presenting researchers will be sharing insights and findings in the below three thematic areas:
Leadership
Developing leadership at all levels in your educational setting to promote school improvement.
Continuous Professional Development
Developing effective Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes to promote school improvement.
Technology
Using technology and digital learning in developing high quality teaching, learning and assessment.
Meet one of the 2023-24 Action Researchers
Meet Benjamin Muridzo, Principal of Masuka Christian High School in Harare, Zimbabwe, speaking about his key learnings from his year of undertaking action research focused on leadership at his school.
"The whole project has hinged on the support that we get from the British Council, mainly through the mentors that they assigned us."
Provisional Event programme
The online event will run across the day with various drop in sessions, allowing teachers across time zones to attend.
- 8.55: Leadership presentations and panel discussion
- 9.55: Technology presentations and panel discussion
- 11.10: Continuous professional development presentations and panel discussion
- 12.40: Keynote session
- 12.55: Setting up action research
- 13.10: Introducing 2024-2025 action researchers
- 13.25: Closing and concluding remarks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Action Research Now! online symposium free?
Is the Action Research Now! online symposium free?
Yes. There is no charge for attending.
Do I need to be a teacher at a British Council Partner School to attend?
Do I need to be a teacher at a British Council Partner School to attend?
No, Action Research Now! is open to educators from any school.
Where can I watch the recordings of sessions?
Where can I watch the recordings of sessions?
All sessions will be recorded and available on British Council Partner Schools Online Support for Schools platform – please note this platform is only accessible to educators working at British Council Partner Schools.
Will I receive a certificate for attending Action Research Now! event?
Will I receive a certificate for attending Action Research Now! event?
Anyone attending the event, one session at a minimum, will receive an Action Research Now! attendance certificate.
Can I get a copy of the presenter slides?
Can I get a copy of the presenter slides?
Where possible, a PDF version of the slides will be made available on British Council Partner Schools Online Support for Schools platform. In some cases, due to copyright, it may not be possible to provide a copy of the slides. Please note this platform is only accessible to educators working at British Council Partner Schools.
What is the British Council Partner Schools Action Research programme?
What is the British Council Partner Schools Action Research programme?
The Partner Schools Action Research programme supports teachers and school leaders drive meaningful improvements in leadership, teacher development, technology and student outcomes, fostering a culture of continuous professional development and innovation within the educational community. Find out more here.
What is a British Council Partner School?
What is a British Council Partner School?
The British Council offers expert educational and operational support to schools delivering UK international school qualifications. We support over 2,600 Partner Schools in more than 40 countries with resources, expertise, and a global network that collectively enhances education outcomes. Our close collaboration with UK-based awarding bodies means that Partner Schools offering UK international school qualifications benefit from the combined expertise of both the British Council and the UK-based awarding body you choose to work with. We work hand in hand to ensure your school is in the best possible position to deliver UK international school qualifications. Find out more here.
Receive exclusive early access to the research publication
We are excited to be launching the research publication during this symposium. All registered attendees for Action Research Now! will receive exclusive early access ahead of the release date.