This session is an introduction to “exploratory practice” (Allwright & Hanks, 2009) also referred to as “inclusive practitioner research” which starts from the premise that “[t]he first two parties for research on education are the teachers and the learners” (p. 145). Exploratory practice attempts to bridge the teacher-researcher gap by focusing primarily on teachers, by trying to make teaching more interesting for teachers, and by emphasising principles over practice.
If you want to prepare for the session, you can watch this interview with Judith Hanks on Integrating research and pedagogy: An Exploratory Practice approach.