The year 2020 brought an unprecedented worldwide health crisis through the COVID-19 pandemic that has been affecting all sectors, including education. There were questions surrounding the effectiveness of online trainings for teachers, online teaching practices, the motivation and engagement of students, and the quality of learning and education in these times. Action research emerged to address these concerns, being a systematic process of inquiry using reflection within a cyclical model of planning, acting, implementing, evaluating, and continuous reflection. This method of research is employed with the expertise and passion from educators to better enhance online practices and education while using authentic learning and experiences. Using collaboration, social advocacy, and action research, there is the opportunity to advance teaching for students, families, and communities without a physical context involved. The Handbook of Research on the Global Empowerment of Educators and Student Learning Through Action Research explores successful teaching and learning skills through the method of action research and intersects it with online learning in order to uncover best teaching practices in online platforms. This book showcases educational professionals' action research for solutions in advancing teaching and learning, the practical benefits of action research, recommendations for improving online teaching and learning, and a focus on professional growth as well as social justice advocacy. It highlights important topics including student learning, teacher collaboration, authentic learning, advocacy, and action research in both K-12 and higher education settings. This book is ideal for inservice and preservice teachers, administrators, teacher educators, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students interested in how action research is improving and advancing knowledge on the best teaching practices for online education.

Classroom routines are the sequences and order that students are asked to follow, be it walking in line through the hall, or answering "present" when their name is called. Established routines run themselves, and are the well-oiled machines that help a classroom function. Routines can also provide the groundwork for a learning environment that nourishes student-driven learning. Simple, structured routines can help maximize learning by providing stability, consistency, and time management skills - for both teachers and students. This thoughtful book shows how to use flexible, well-structured routines to build classroom community, foster independent work, differentiate lessons, increase student engagement, and encourage collaboration. The ideal resource to help teachers devote every minute in the school day to effective learning.

Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand. - Chinese proverb This timely approach to classroom instruction shows teachers how to incorporate flexibility and student-driven learning into the classroom. Designed to help teachers reflect on their current teaching practice, this innovative book suggests small shifts, medium-sized ideas, and big changes that can be made to encourage student engagement through flexible, student-centred learning. Student-Driven Learning recognises that children learn by immersing themselves in their experiences. Once they truly understand a concept, they can link it to other experiences and feel a sense of empowerment over their learning, their knowledge, and what comes next. Experiential earning that is student-driven fosters autonomy and shifts the focus from the knowledge and influence of the teacher to the experiences of the students. Teachers know that their students love to explore and learn. But, how do we make this possible with 30 students, with different needs, learning styles, and backgrounds, all in one small room with one teacher in the class? This practical book argues that the answer isn't about rewriting the curriculum or writing individualised lessons and tasks for each student. The answer is to introduce opportunities for students to learn their own way, to take initiative, and to experience, wonder, and create. Ideal for new and experienced teachers, Student-Driven Learning is a powerful guide to creating lifelong learners who are ready for what the future will bring.