Participatory Action Research on Energy Consumption Gives Students Valuable Skills
Participatory Action Research (PAR), a process by which people collaborate to find solutions for problems, is a research method that is also used in some university-level environmental courses. PAR supports hands-on learning and developing solutions for real-world environmental issues. While significant research exists on PAR projects led by teachers, more information is needed about the effectiveness of student-led action research projects. Benefits of action research projects include giving students the tools and empowerment to address environmental problems.