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INVESTIGACION-ACCION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research
- Social Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- action research
1, record 1, English, action%20research
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- participatory action research 2, record 1, English, participatory%20action%20research
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A research method for resolving a problem in a given context through a democratic investigation in which the investigators work with the local actors to seek and apply solutions to a problem that is of major importance to the community. 2, record 1, English, - action%20research
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
action research; participatory action research: terms and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau. 3, record 1, English, - action%20research
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recherche scientifique
- Psychologie sociale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- recherche-action
1, record 1, French, recherche%2Daction
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- recherche participative 2, record 1, French, recherche%20participative
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- recherche active 3, record 1, French, recherche%20active
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de recherche visant à résoudre un problème dans un contexte donné au moyen d’une investigation démocratique dans laquelle les chercheurs collaborent avec les acteurs locaux pour chercher et appliquer des solutions à un problème de grande importance pour le milieu. 2, record 1, French, - recherche%2Daction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
recherche-action; recherche participative : termes et définition normalisés par l'Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) et le Bureau de la traduction. 4, record 1, French, - recherche%2Daction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Investigación científica
- Psicología social
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- investigación-acción
1, record 1, Spanish, investigaci%C3%B3n%2Dacci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forma de indagación introspectiva colectiva emprendida por participantes en situaciones sociales con objeto de mejorar la racionalidad y la justicia de sus prácticas sociales o educativas, así como su comprensión de esas prácticas y de las situaciones en que éstas tienen lugar. 1, record 1, Spanish, - investigaci%C3%B3n%2Dacci%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La investigación-acción es una forma de investigación que permite vincular el estudio de los problemas en un contexto determinado con programas de acción social, de manera que se logren de forma simultánea conocimientos y cambios sociales. El concepto tradicional del modelo Lewin trabaja sobre 3 etapas del cambio social: descongelamiento, movimiento, recongelamiento. 1, record 1, Spanish, - investigaci%C3%B3n%2Dacci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Experimental Education
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- action research
1, record 2, English, action%20research
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any systematic inquiry conducted by teacher researchers to gather information with the goals of gaining insight, developing reflective practice, effecting positive changes in the school environment and on educational practices in general, and improving student outcomes. 2, record 2, English, - action%20research
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie expérimentale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- recherche-action
1, record 2, French, recherche%2Daction
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recherche conduite dans une situation scolaire locale dans le but d'aider les enseignants de ce milieu à s'apercevoir de la valeur de leurs actions pédagogiques. 2, record 2, French, - recherche%2Daction
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pedagogía experimental
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- investigación-acción
1, record 2, Spanish, investigaci%C3%B3n%2Dacci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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