1. Ethical Action Plan
2. Action Research Cycle & TimeLine
Action Research Cycle:

Research Timeline:

End September -Mid December 2025
| Stage | Tasks | Approx Dates | Outputs | Status |
| Stage 1 – Reflect | Review previous pre-session questionnaires and identify barriers (anxiety, language, environment). Begin reading key sources. | 29/09/2025 – 31/10/2025 | Reflection notes on barriers; short summary of key readings for ethics or workshop submission. | Done |
| Stage 2 – Plan | Draft and refine redesigned questionnaire using UDL principles. Write interview schedule (4–6 open questions). Gain tutor feedback on both tools. | 20/10/2025-10/11/2025 | Final version of pre-session questionnaire and interview guide ready for ethical approval. | Done |
| Stage 3 – Act (Pilot Implementation) | Pilot the redesigned questionnaire with a small number of one-to-one bookings (3–5 students). | 10/11/2025 – 02/12/2025 | Completed pilot questionnaires and reflection on student interaction. | Done |
| Stage 4 – Observe (Data Collection) | Conduct semi-structured interviews with participating students. Focus on usability, accessibility, and inclusivity. Transcribe or summarise responses. | 24/11/2025 – 08/12/2025 | Interview transcripts or summaries. | Done |
| Stage 5 – Reflect / Evaluate | Reflection on student feedback and pilot outcomes. Link findings to UDL frameworks. | 01/12/2025 – 15/12/2025 | Final reflection and prepare for the presentation. | Done |
Redesigned Pre-session questionnaire: