Research Activities
Research is a key component of DIET Karbi Anglong’s academic
mandate, aimed at improving teaching practices, understanding local educational
challenges, and supporting evidence-based decision-making in schools across the
district. The institute actively engages faculty members, trainee teachers, and
in-service educators in various research-oriented tasks that contribute to the
overall improvement of the education system.
1. Action Research
Action Research is one of the core research activities
undertaken at DIET.
Trainee teachers and teachers in the field conduct action research to:
- Identify
classroom problems
- Test
practical solutions
- Improve
teaching-learning processes
- Reflect
on teaching practices
This helps educators develop a scientific and reflective
approach to classroom challenges.
2. Classroom-Based Studies
Faculty and trainees carry out small-scale studies on topics
such as:
- Student
learning difficulties
- Classroom
interactions
- Learning
outcomes and competencies
- Assessment
practices
- Teaching
methodologies
These studies help improve classroom strategies and enhance
student engagement.
3. School Survey & Data Collection
DIET conducts surveys in collaboration with schools to
collect data related to:
- School
performance indicators
- Attendance
and retention
- Foundational
literacy and numeracy
- Infrastructure
and resource availability
Such data helps in district-level planning and academic
interventions.
4. Community-Based Research
To understand the social context of education, DIET
facilitates:
- Household
surveys
- Village
education awareness studies
- Parent
and community feedback research
- Studies
on community participation in school development
This strengthens the school–community relationship and
supports inclusive education.
5. Collaborative Research with SCERT & Samagra Shiksha
DIET participates in research initiatives led by SCERT Assam
and Samagra Shiksha, such as:
- Learning
achievement surveys
- Curriculum
review studies
- Teacher
training impact assessments
- Innovation
and best practice documentation
These collaborations help align institutional research with
state educational priorities.
6. Research During Internship
As part of their internship, trainee teachers conduct:
- Case
studies
- School
process documentation
- Action
research projects
- Reflective
journals
- Observation-based
reports
These activities help trainees deeply understand school
environments and learning processes.
7. Documentation of Best Practices
DIET systematically documents:
- Innovative
teaching methods
- Successful
school practices
- Community-led
educational initiatives
- Classroom-based
improvements
This documentation is shared with schools and used during
training programmes.
8. Publication & Seminar Activities
The institute encourages academic sharing through:
- Research
presentations
- Annual
seminars
- Paper
writing and documentation
- Faculty-led
academic discussions
This builds a research culture within the institute and
enhances academic professionalism.