Why Researchers Need to Hear Practitioners’ Voices: A Call to Action

Authors

• Donna Zerr, Pittsburg State UniversityFollow
• David Wolff, Minnesota State University Moorhead
• Carissa Gober, Pittsburg State Univeristy

Files

Document Type

Book

Publisher

Essays in Education

Publication Date

7-2024

Abstract

This article encourages educators to embrace their role as researchers and contribute to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. It highlights how everyday classroom experiences can lead to meaningful inquiry, and it urges practitioners to share their findings through self-study and scholarly writing. By making their work public, educators not only validate their experiences but also help expand collective knowledge and improve practice across the field. The article serves as both a guide and an inspirational call for educators to let their voices be heard.

Recommended Citation

Zerr, Donna; Wolff, David; and Gober, Carissa, "Why Researchers Need to Hear Practitioners’ Voices: A Call to Action" (2024). Open Educational Resources - Teaching and Learning. 25.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/oer-teaching/25