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MyNotes: What is Action Research?

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Source (print): What is Action Research?

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MyNotes:

  1. Action research describes the integration of action (implementing a plan) with research (developing an understanding of the effectiveness of this implementation).

  2. The central goal of action research is positive educational change.

  3. Teachers use action research because it can provide immediate results, fosters stronger relationships among staff, and a fresh approach to examining one’s practice.

  4. Action research cycle includes asking what if, trying that out in your classroom, observing what hapens, reflecting and then planning to re-use the strategy.

  5. The four stages of action research include:

  6. Planning

  7. Identifying the issue to be changed.

  8. Looking elsewhere for information.

  9. Developing questions and research methods to be used

  10. Developing a plan related to the specific environment (e.g. personnel, budgets, use of outside agencies).

  11. Acting

  12. Trial the change following your plan

  13. Collecting and compiling evidence

  14. Questioning the process and making changes as required

  15. Observing

  16. Analyzing the evidence, collating the findings

  17. Discussing the findings with co-researchers and/or colleagues for the interpretation

  18. Writing the report

  19. Sharing your findings with stakeholders and peers

  20. Reflecting

  21. Evaluating the first cycle of the process

  22. Implementing the findings or new strategy

  23. Revisiting the process

One Sentence Summary:

Teachers use 4-stage action research process because it can provide immediate results in response to “What If?” question that innovate on practice, foster stronger relationships among staff, and enable a fresh approach to examining one’s practice.

Quotes:

  • Action research is flexible, quick time frame, controls through triangulation

  • Action research’s application of results has practical significance.

  • Action research provides educators with alternative ways of viewing and approaching educational questions providing a new way of examining their own practices.

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