What is action research?Action research is part of a broad movement that has been going on in education. It is related to the ideas of “reflective practice” where the teacher become researcher. ( Anne Burns, 2010).AR make teachers take into a consideration how well are they doing, what problems they have in class, how they can solve those problems.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHiZdh85R3w

Planning• Research Process

In this part you as a teacher identify a problem, and you have some questions, doubts. And you want to find possible answers for them

At this step you need to make some research, look for the materials you will need

Clarify your ideas and focus in the area you need to work on it.

Acting• Research Process Involves interactions

into your teaching situation. Put into action the plan

Trialing, collecting, questioning

Observing• Research Process This phase involves

teachers in observing,

Analyze, report, share.

Reflecting• Research Process Evaluate, implement,

revise Sharing and

communicate the results

Reflect on the process.

Real Action Research Projects

Action Research Project on Problem-Based Learning in Math.

http://centerx.gseis.ucla.edu/principal-leadership/fw-examples/meise/project-webpages/project-6-action-research-project-problem-based-learning-in-math

Effect of Technology on Enthusiasm for learning science.http://www.sagepub.com/mertler3study/resources/reports/88896_sr1.pdf

Action Research in Language Teaching.http://www2.uah.es/master_tefl_alcala/pdf/arp_article.pdf