What if the most valuable insights from research come from its challenges?

In this episode of Education Unlocked — Learn. Apply. Thrive., Marc Pietersen reflects honestly on the limitations and challenges of his action research into reading fluency and learner confidence.

This episode explores:

•The realities of small-scale classroom research

•Ethical considerations in practitioner inquiry

•Why progress isn’t always linear

•What teachers can learn from reflective setbacks

A must-listen for educators engaging in — or considering — action research or even applied classroom practice.

References:

British Educational Research Association. (2018). https://www.bera.ac.uk/publication/ethical-guidelines-for-educational-research-2018

Lincoln, Y. S., & Guba, E. G. (1985). Naturalistic inquiry.

Virginia Literacy Partnerships. (2024). https://literacy.virginia.edu/sites/g/files/jsddwu1006/files/value-series/infographics/Fluency-Infographic-20240611.pdf

Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674576292

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Education Unlocked supports teachers in building confidence, clarity, and classroom impact through research-informed, practical strategies. Hosted by Marc Pietersen, this podcast bridges the gap between theory and practice — helping teachers thrive, one lesson at a time.

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