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Action Research is the most applied, practical design. It involves looking at a problem, and seeks to provide a solution.
Uses quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
* Always respect participants
* Involve participants in all phases of the
research
* Obtain consent
* Give participants the option to withdraw
from the study
Step 1: Determine if Action Research Is
the Best Design to Use
Step 2: Identify a Problem to Study
Step 3: Locate Resources to Help
Address the Problem
Step 4: Identify Information You Will Need
Step 5: Implement the Data Collection Step 6: Analyze the Data
Step 7: Develop a Plan for Action
Step 8: Implement the Plan and Reflect
"Process of repeating and revising procedures and interpretations" (p. 584)
PURPOSE: When a teacher researches a problem in their own classroom, with the hope of improving learning for students and growing professionally
* Implements a small-scale project to address
problem
* Uses a systematic approach
* Teacher-researchers choose an area of focus,
determine data collection techniques, analyze and
interpret data and develop an action plan
* Teams may include: teachers, students,
counselors, and administration and can be
individual or team-based
PURPOSE: "To improve the quality of people's organizations, communities, and family lives" (p. 582)
* Aims for emancipation, liberation, or change within our system
* Promotes egalitarian and democratic aims
* Is collaborative (team) and participatory (looking at self)
* Often uses qualitative data collection