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What is a key characteristic of individuals involved in an action research study?
What is a key characteristic of individuals involved in an action research study?
What type of problem is typically addressed in an action research study?
What type of problem is typically addressed in an action research study?
What is a distinctive characteristic of action research?
What is a distinctive characteristic of action research?
How does an action researcher typically approach a research problem?
How does an action researcher typically approach a research problem?
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What is a key difference between action research and formal research?
What is a key difference between action research and formal research?
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Who can be considered as action researchers?
Who can be considered as action researchers?
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What is the role of co-researchers in an action research study?
What is the role of co-researchers in an action research study?
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What is one of the benefits of action research for practitioners?
What is one of the benefits of action research for practitioners?
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What type of partnerships are often formed in action research studies?
What type of partnerships are often formed in action research studies?
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What is the purpose of the cyclical process in action research?
What is the purpose of the cyclical process in action research?
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What is the purpose of action research in school settings?
What is the purpose of action research in school settings?
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What is the cyclical process used in action research?
What is the cyclical process used in action research?
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Study Notes
Identifying Action Research Studies
- Action research reports often refer to themselves as a type of action research or participatory research.
Key Characteristics of Action Research
- Action researchers include practitioners as researchers, such as teachers, administrators, specialists, counselors, nurses, social workers, therapists, and community leaders.
- Action research provides an opportunity for practitioners to further their professional development while improving their practices.
Partnerships in Action Research
- Action research studies often involve active partnerships among practitioners, university researchers, and community members, such as parents.
- Partners are involved in the planning and implementation of the study, not just as participants.
Focus on a Real Problem in a Local Setting
- Action research focuses on a practical problem occurring in a specific setting, affecting individuals' lives and practices.
- The problem needs to be solved because it is currently affecting individuals' lives and practices.
Cyclical Process of Action Research
- Action researchers use a dynamic, cyclical process involving iterations of activities.
- The process involves reflection about a problem, data collection, and action, with spiraling back to reflection.
- The cyclical process is different from the more linear process of other research designs.
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Learn to identify the key characteristics of action research reports, including the cyclical process and participatory approach. Recognize the features that distinguish action research from other types of studies.
