Canberra CRP Action Research

Inspired by the University of South Australia CRP research, this project worked with the five key ideas of CRP and the approach to action research outlined in this website with teachers from schools across Canberra. 10 ACT primary teachers with an interest in pedagogical responses to diversity engaged with the theory and practice of CRP. Like the South Australian examples, utilising this action research methodology positioned teachers as knowledge creators, encouraging critical reflection and critical engagement with practice.

Margie Appel: Lead Investigator, University of Canberra
Abigail Diplock: Co-investigator, University of South Australia
Ann Hill: Co-investigator, University of Canberra
Alanna Heath: Research Assistant

Article citations

Appel, M. (2019). Performativity and the demise of the teaching profession: the need for rebalancing in Australia. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education48(3), 301–315. View Article >

Appel, M., & Lee, M. (2023). The role of study abroad in preparing teachers for multicultural classroom: the case of English and Australian teachers. Multicultural Education Review, 15(3), 223-243. View Article >

Project Report

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Action Research Project Report (PDF)

Case Studies

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Teacher CRP action research project

Name of teacher: Sara Meins, Hayden Styman
School: Bonython Primary School
Learning area: Literacy
Year level: 1/2

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Michele’s Health and Physical Education unit

Teacher: Michele
School: Miles Franklin Primary School
Learning Area: Health and Physical Education (HPE)
Year Level: 5-6

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Kimi’s lifeworld scrapbook art project

Teacher: Kimi
Learning area: Visual Arts
Year level: 6

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Tara’s Culturally Responsive Pedagogy at Forrest Primary School

Teacher: Tara Durin
School: Forrest Primary School
Year level: Year 6

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Jen’s Personal Narratives CRP action research project

Teacher: Jennifer McGann
School: Ainslie School
Learning area: Primary
Year level: 3/4

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Grace’s Walks on Country unit

Teacher: Grace
School: Margaret Hendry School
Learning area: HASS, English, Science
Year level: 1/2

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Rose’s Parent and school community CRP action research project

Teacher: Rosemarie Donnelly
School: Gold Creek School
Learning area: Primary
Year level: P/K

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Connecting Worlds: Transforming Student Self-Management Through Meaningful Classroom Partnerships

Teacher: Natasha Monger
School: Monash Primary School
Year level: Kindergarten

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