ASSESSMENT ITEM 3: ACADEMIC (ORAL) ACTION RESEARCH PRESENTATION Aligned subject learning outcomes Group or individual Weighting and due date Apply the action research learning paradigm to a series of learning sessions Evaluate and appraise learning sessions using an action learning framework Disseminate the findings from an action research project in an appropriate academic style Individual assessment item 35%-30% presentation (3a). 3b-5% discussion board contributions (3b) Due: Week 12, 18-19 Oct (Presentation times TBC) Presentation slides due 9am (Qjd time), Wednesday 18 Oct Discussion board posts and cover sheet to be completed and submitted by 9am Wednesday 25 October 15 minute presentation Length Requirements for successful completion of this assessment item You must achieve a minimum of 5040 in order to pass this assessment item ASSESSMENT ITEM 3: DESCRIPTION 3a. Design a 15 minute presentation using Powerpoint to describe your action research project and its outcomes. This will be delivered to fellow students and your lecturers by Collaborate. The presentation should include information on background literature, action research method, learners, session plans/teaching activities, results for each cycle, reflections after each session, modification of your teaching for subsequent sessions, discussion, conclusions, and future directions. Include reference list on last slide/s. Time limit must be strictly adhered to and penalties will be implemented for presentations that run over 15 minutes.