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Action Research: Compiled By: Faith G. Santos

Action research is a method for practitioners to study problems within their work and generate solutions. It empowers practitioners through research. There are various methods for conducting action research, including observation, interviews, and surveys. Action research can be done individually, collaboratively, or school-wide. It follows a basic process of looking at an issue, interpreting it, and acting to resolve problems through cycles of observation, reflection and action. Effective action research papers demonstrate internal logic, connections to literature, findings from data collection, reflections, and implications. Sample topics include code switching, learning styles, engaging non-readers, and mentoring teachers.

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Action Research: Compiled By: Faith G. Santos

Action research is a method for practitioners to study problems within their work and generate solutions. It empowers practitioners through research. There are various methods for conducting action research, including observation, interviews, and surveys. Action research can be done individually, collaboratively, or school-wide. It follows a basic process of looking at an issue, interpreting it, and acting to resolve problems through cycles of observation, reflection and action. Effective action research papers demonstrate internal logic, connections to literature, findings from data collection, reflections, and implications. Sample topics include code switching, learning styles, engaging non-readers, and mentoring teachers.

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ACTION RESEARCH

Compiled by: Faith G. Santos


Meyer (2000)

 “The strength of Action Research lies in its focus on generating solutions to practical
problems & its ability to empower practitioners through research.”

Useful Site: http://study.com/academy/lesson/action-research-in-education-examples-methods-quiz.html


Methods of Action Research

There are many methods to conducting action research. Some of the methods include:
 Observing individuals or groups
 Using audio and video tape recording
 Using structured or semi-structured interviews
 Taking field notes
 Using analytic memoing
 Using or taking photography
 Distributing surveys or questionnaires
Types of Action Research

 Individual action research involves working independently on a project, such as an


elementary school teacher conducting her own, in-class research project with her students.
 Collaborative action research involves a group of teachers or researchers working together
to explore a problem that might be present beyond a single classroom, perhaps at the
departmental level or an entire grade level.
 School-wide action research generally focuses on issues present throughout an entire
school or across the district. Teams of staff members would work together using school-
wide action research. As you can see, action research can be used in many educational
settings.
3 Basic Phases of Action Research

 Look -building a picture and gathering information. When evaluating we


define and describe the problem to be investigated and the context in
which it is set. We also describe what all the participants (educators,
group members, managers etc.) have been doing.
 Think – interpreting and explaining. When evaluating we analyze and
interpret the situation. We reflect on what participants have been doing.
We look at areas of success and any deficiencies, issues or problems.
 Act – resolving issues and problems. In evaluation we judge the worth,
effectiveness, appropriateness, and outcomes of those activities. We act to
formulate solutions to any problems. (Stringer 1999: 18; 43-44;160)
Kurt Lewin: Action Research Spiral

 a series of commitments to observe and problematize through practice a series of


principles for conducting social enquiry’.
Core Features of an Action Research Paper

 Consistent Internal Logic


 Connections to the Literature
 Data Collection and Findings
 Reflections
 Implications
Sample Action Research Projects

 Code Switching in the Classroom


 Does Culture Affect Learning Style?
 Non-Fiction for Non-Readers
 The Power of Mentoring Beginning Teachers

Useful Site: https://gse.gmu.edu/research/lmtip/arp/ex


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