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Classroom Action Research Project (CARP)

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Teachers in Victoria - be part of a unique project and turn your classroom curiosity into impactful change. Register now with a research question you’d like to explore.

What is CARP about?

Teachers always reflect on their lessons: What worked well and what could be improved? These reflections often inspire new approaches or adjustments to classroom activities.

The Goethe-Institut invites teachers in state schools in Victoria to participate in the next round of CARP (Classroom Action Research Projects), following a successful pilot earlier this year.

This initiative supports teachers in conducting practical, classroom-based research. Starting with a guiding question (“What will change in my teaching if I try X?”), participants observe their own teaching, reflect on the outcomes, and consider how these insights might shape future practice. The Goethe-Institut offers expert support throughout all stages of the project: from formulating the research question to implementing the project, reflecting on the results, and presenting findings.

Interested in experimenting with new ideas and sharing your findings?

Interested in experimenting with new ideas and sharing your findings? Stay tuned for the next project phase coming in 2026!

Here are some sample questions from our Term 2 pilot:
  • What happens in my lessons when students start each lesson with a short oral interaction exercise?
  • What impact does dedicating a significant portion of lesson time to student presentations have on learning outcomes?
  • What happens in my lessons when I deliberately incorporate space for choices and interests of the students into my workstations?
The project is supported by the Victorian Government and participating teachers receive an allowance of AUD $500.

Documentation & Reports

As part of the Classroom Action Research Project (CARP), we document the results and experiences of participating teachers. These reports provide exciting insights into practice and show how small changes can have a big impact.

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