Action Research: Definitions, Importance, and Principles
Explore the concept of action research, which involves studying real educational situations to enhance teaching practices, professional development, and school functionality. Learn about the systematic approach, key principles, and the significant impact on educators and educational institutions.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
You are allowed to download the files provided on this website for personal or commercial use, subject to the condition that they are used lawfully. All files are the property of their respective owners.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
What is action research?
Presentation outline Definitions of action research described by different researchers Importance of action research for professional development 8 principles of action research Steps of action research cycle: plan, act, analyse and reflect
Terms and expressions action research principle instruction practice classroom situation systematic inquiry c to be grounded in theory capture the attention professional growth
Terms and expressions improve the functioning of a school research environment steps of action research interpret the findings of the research research methods formulate a research topic / identify a research problem create/pose a research question- ac develop a plan of action
Terms and expressions qualitative research quantitative research ategorize spoken and written qualitative data , , analyse and describe classroom talk , present your research findings make recommendations/suggestions / design a revised plan
Definitions of action research Action research can be defined as the process of studying a real school or classroom situation to understand and improve the quality of actions or instruction (Hensen, 1996; McTaggart, 1997; Schmuck, 1997). Action research is a systematic and orderly way for teachers to observe their practice or to explore a problem and a possible course of action (Dinkelman, 1997; McNiff, Lomax, & Whitehead, 1996).
Definitions of action research Action research is also a type of inquiry that is preplanned, is organized, and can be shared with others (Foshy, 1998; Tomlinson, 1995). Action research is any systematic inquiry conducted by teacher researchers, principals, school counselors, or other stakeholders in the teaching/learning environment to gather information about how their particular schools operate, how they teach, and how well their students learn. (Geoffrey E.Mills, 2007).
Importance of action research It helps teachers to improve their teaching. It enhances their professional growth and development. It also improves the functioning of a school.
Principles of Action Research 1. Action research is systematic. Action research is a planned, organized observation related to teaching. 2. An action research study does not have to be complicated. It s not necessary to include lots of material or details. Focus on being well organized and concise in your observations. 3. You must plan your study adequately before you begin to collect data. Make a plan and a schedule for collecting data before you start. 4. The duration of action research projects can vary. The time you spend collecting data can change based on your question, inquiry, and research environment.
Principles of Action Research 5. Observations should be regular, but they do not necessarily have to be long. The duration of observations might be anywhere from 1 minute to 1 hour or more. It is better to take a quick note with the date and time. 6. Action research projects exist on a continuum from simple and informal to detailed and formal. Beginning action researchers usually start with simpler projects. 7. Action research is sometimes grounded in theory. Action research is sometimes based on theories to help us understand and interpret the findings of the research. 8. Action research is often linked with qualitative research rather than quantitative research. Action research is not about proving anything or making comparisons. It s about making observations to understand what s going on.
Steps of action research Formulate a research topic Identify a problem or issue Develop a plan of action Plan Make a conclusion Make recommendations/suggestions Present your research findings Design a revised plan Reflect Act Collect data and select methods for your research such as interview, survey, focus groups, and checklists etc. Combine classroom activities and data collection Prepare your data for analysis Categorize spoken and written qualitative data Analyze and describe classroom talk Analyse
Assignment:Read more about Action research in the Supplementary reading section.
References Burns, A. (2010). Doing Action Research in Language Teaching: A Guide for Practitioners. NY: Routledge. Geoffrey E.Mills. (2007). Action research: a guide for the teacher researcher (3rd ed). Pearson Education Ltd. Johnson, A. (2012). A short guide to action research (4th ed.). Allyn and Bacon.
Thank you for your attention!
