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Systematic inquiry conducted by teachers, principals, school counselors or other stakeholders in the teaching learning environment to gather informationA method for solving everyday problems in their own setting.

The main primary goal is to solve the problem.Researchers are constantly observing the students for patterns and thinking about ways to improve instruction, classroom management and so on.According to Hensen, action research (a) helps teachers develop new knowledge directly related to their classrooms

Problem-focused, context-specific and future-oriented

Aimed at improvement and involvementA cyclic process in which research, action and evaluation are interlinked.Founded on a research relationship in which those involved are participants in the change process (Hart and Bond 1995)

Participatory and democratic

Socially responsive and takes place in context

Knowledge gained through action research can liberate students, teachers and administrator and enhance learning, teaching and policy making.

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