A Role of the Monthly Journal Club Activity in Promoting Collaborative Research Practice

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Abstract

The purpose of this action research study was to explore the barriers, expectations, and possible impact of the monthly Journal Club (JC) activity as a method for collaborative learning. The study was conducted in the EDL department at Miami University. The participants were graduate students and faculty who were asked to complete the survey. The survey data and observations were analyzed by using constant comparison analysis method. Findings showed that besides several barriers in organizing JC activities such as varied and broader research interests, time commitment and scheduling, and identifying strong leadership / ownership options for effective planning, organization, and facilitation, JC activities would strongly provide networking opportunities and help promote and sustain collaborative research by different means.

Author

• Vijay Keshaorao Paralkar, Old Dominion University