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ACTION RESEARCHThis presentation looks at:
1. Purpose
2. Value
3. Methodology
Of Action research.
Action research is ........Problem Solving –
A quest for knowledge
“A reflective process of progressive problem solving” (Action research,2009).
Systematic studies of children whilst in school to help aid more efficient teaching and address problems. (McDevitt & Ormond, 2010).
How do we define Action Research?
“A process in which participants examine their own educational practice systematically and carefully” (Ferrance, 2009).
A collaborative activity among teachers searching for solutions and improvements to identified problem areas. (Ferrance, 2009).
Components of Action Research
The 5 C’S..
CommitmentCollaborationConcernConsiderationChange, (Borgia & Schuler, 1997).
The value of Action Research.
Bridges the gap between theory and practice
Creates more positive relationships within the classroom
Enhances teachers professional growth and development
Facilitates teacher empowerment
Action research bridges the gap between theory and practice through:
Direct observationStudy of a real
problem or situation.Acknowledgement of
teachers daily needs
Why is it that theories do not always help establish best practice?Often they do not
directly relate to classroom experience
May not meet daily needs/time constraints
Tends to focus on hypothetical situations
Action research Creates more positive relationships within the classroom by;
Identifying and solving problems
Showing an interest in individual learning
Creating a more caring atmosphere
Improving practice to encourage more productive learning
Enhancing teachers professional growth and development
Creates greater awareness Improves knowledge and
skills specific to classroom practice
Encourages development of new ideas.
Expansion of knowledgeGives teachers ownership
of their profession
Action research helps teachers become empowered!
Make their own decisions about what is needed in the classroom
Have control over development of best practice
Improve practice, instilling a sense of power so positive changes can be made.
Methodology of Action Research
Identify Focus Develop
Research plan Plan
Collect DataAnalyse
Data
Implement Action Plan
Review and
Share
Develop Research Plan
Qualitative Quantitative
Involvement
Permission Training Sensitivity Confidentiality
Participants
Ethics
Method
Data Collection Relevance Questionnaires Interviews Observations Achievement Tests Children’s Journals Existing Records Validity and Reliability
Analyse and Interpret DataReduction of dataRelate to Research
QuestionSort, Sift, Discard,
CatalogueQuantitative /
QualitativeSystematic search for
Categories, Patterns, Themes
Develop an Action Plan Application of plan –
individual / collaborative Defined structure Implement Strategies
and Interventions carefully
Document plan and collect data
Reflecting, Reviewing & Communicating
Critical and Systematic
Determine effectiveness of Action Plan
Ask questionsShare and
Communicate Results