1Action Research 2 Definition Action research is conducted by one or more individuals or groups for the purpose of solving a problem or obtaining information in order to inform local practice. Fraenkel, J.R., Wallen, N.E., & Hyun, H.H. (2012). How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education. New York: McGraw-Hill. Retrieved from http://yunus.hacettepe.edu.tr/~serkany/baglantilar/How_to_Design_and_Evaluate_Research_in_Education.pdf 3 Action Research In Education Action research in education is an enquiry which is carried out in order to understand, evaluate and then to change, in order to improve some educational practices. When applied to teaching, action research involves gathering and interpreting data to better understand an aspect of teaching and learning and applying the outcomes to improve practice. Singh, D. (2009). Action Research. [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from schoolofeducators.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ppt-action.ppt Action Research in Education.4 To assess how effective the new approaches were To explore and test new ideas. Chebbi. methods. [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from www2. (2008).fiu. T. and materials To share feedback with fellow team members AR gives educators new opportunities to reflect on and assess their teaching Why use action research? To make decisions about which new approaches to include in the practice.ppt .edu/~chebbit/Action%20Research-Spring2008. fiu.edu/~chebbit/Action%20Research-Spring2008. Action Research in Education. T.ppt . [PowerPoint slides].5 To solve an educational problem When teachers want to improve their practices When do you use action research? To help educators reflect on their own practices To address schoolwide problems Chebbi. Retrieved from www2. (2008). Action Research in Education. Department of Education and Training. Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate. Retrieved from https://www.au/proflearn/docs/pdf/actreguide.nsw.pdf . (2010).edu.6 State of NSW.det. d.7 Hendricks’s Action Research Process Introduction to Action Research.Retrieved October 26.).pdf . (n. 2013 from http://www.sagepub.com/upm-data/38973_1. actionlearning.com. and critical reflection and – based on the evidence gathered – changes in practice are then implemented It is situation-based and context specific. evaluation.au/Classes/ActionResearch/Books/BookActionResearchForImprovingPractice. V. Action research is participative and collaborative. it is undertaken by individuals with a common purpose. Action Research for Improving Practice. London: Paul Chapman Publishing.pdf . Retrieve from http://www.8 Features of Action Research (Koshy. 2005) Action research is a method used for improving practice. Koshy. (2005). It involves action. 2005) It develops reflection based on interpretations made by the participants. V. Retrieve from http://www.9 Features of Action Research (Koshy.actionlearning. (2005). Action research can involve problem solving. London: Paul Chapman Publishing. In action research findings will emerge as action develops. if the solution to the problem leads to the improvement of practice.au/Classes/ActionResearch/Books/BookActionResearchForImprovingPractice. Knowledge is created through action and at the point of application.com.pdf . but these are not conclusive or absolute. Koshy. Action Research for Improving Practice. 10 Types of Action Research . school.E.H. H. Fraenkel.pdf . How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education. N. (2012). & Hyun. or business locations. Retrieved from http://yunus.tr/~serkany/baglantilar/How_to_Design_and_Evaluate_Research_in_Education. Primary purpose: to improve practice in the short term as well as to inform larger issues. Results in an action plan Practical Action Research Carried out by individuals.. Example : educational. teams. J.R. or larger groups. or other “community.11 Addresses a specific problem within a classroom.” Involves variety of settings.. social service.hacettepe. New York: McGraw-Hill. Wallen.edu. D. (2009). Retrieved from schoolofeducators. [PowerPoint slides]. Action Research. Singh.ppt .com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ppt-action. • A college instructor studies his professional development using technology in teaching.12 Examples of Practical Action Research • An elementary teacher studies the disruptive behavior of a child in her classroom. 13 Participatory Action Research . consensual.edu. democratic. & Hyun.tr/~serkany/baglantilar/How_to_Design_and_Evaluate_Research_in_Education. Formulate accounts and explanations of their situation and develop plans that may resolve these problems.H. Retrieved from http://yunus.. H. Wallen. How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education.. and participatory strategies to encourage people to examine reflectively problems affecting them.pdf .hacettepe. J. (2012). New York: McGraw-Hill.14 A collaborative approach provides people with the means to take systematic action in an effort to resolve specific problems. Fraenkel.R. N.E. Two additional purposes: • to empower individuals and groups to improve their lives • to bring about social change at some level—school. Participatory Action Research Involves a sizable group of people representing diverse experiences and viewpoints focusing on the same problem. How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education. or society. J.tr/~serkany/baglantilar/How_to_Design_and_Evaluate_Research_in_Education. New York: McGraw-Hill..15 Focuses on a specific local issue and using the findings to implement action. community. & Hyun.H. Wallen.hacettepe. N. (2012).R. Retrieved from http://yunus.edu. To have intensive involvement of all these stakeholders who function as equal partners.. Fraenkel.E. H.pdf . Assessments that serve to confirm student failure rather than learning. D.16 Examples of Participatory Action Research Curricula that deny students enrolment. Retrieved from schoolofeducators.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ppt-action.ppt . Action Research. [PowerPoint slides]. Singh. (2009). Inequitable distribution of college faculty salaries that favour men over women. (2009).com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ppt-action.17 Action research designs Action Research Practical •Studying local practices Involving individual or teambased inquiry •Focusing on teacher development and student learning •Implementing a plan of action •Leading to the teacher-as-researcher Participatory •Studying social issues that constrain individual lives •Emphasizing equal collaboration •Focusing on “life-enhancing changes” •Resulting in the emancipated researcher Singh. D. [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from schoolofeducators. Action Research.ppt . . [Pdf].18 Leela Chakrabarty. Action Research Part 1. (2009). (2009). Action Research Part 1. . [Pdf].19 Leela Chakrabarty. 20 Comparison Between Action Research and Traditional Research . R. & Hyun.edu. Retrieved from http://yunus. (2012). New York: McGraw-Hill. How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education. J.. Wallen. H.pdf .H.. N.21 SIMILARITIES ACTION RESEARCH TRADITIONAL RESEARCH Types of data Quantitative or Quantitative or gathered Inquiry qualitative Systematic inquiry qualitative Systematic inquiry Fraenkel.tr/~serkany/baglantilar/How_to_Design_and_Evaluate_Research_in_Education.E.hacettepe. How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education.22 DIFFERENCES ACTION RESEARCH Led by Teachers or other TRADITIONAL RESEARCH Researcher who is local education professionals not usually involved in local situation. H. N. Retrieved from http://yunus.. Fraenkel. New York: McGraw-Hill. Wallen..pdf . & Hyun. (2012).R.tr/~serkany/baglantilar/How_to_Design_and_Evaluate_Research_in_Education.hacettepe.H.E.edu. J. H.. improve practice Develop new knowledge Fraenkel.pdf . How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education.23 ACTION RESEARCH TRADITIONAL RESEARCH Purpose Solve practical problem.hacettepe. Wallen. N.E. H.R.edu. & Hyun. Retrieved from http://yunus.tr/~serkany/baglantilar/How_to_Design_and_Evaluate_Research_in_Education. J.. (2012). New York: McGraw-Hill. . New York: McGraw-Hill. Retrieved from http://yunus.E. Wallen. J. (2012). Uses primarily professionally developed instruments. N.H.pdf .hacettepe. H.edu.R.tr/~serkany/baglantilar/How_to_Design_and_Evaluate_Research_in_Education.24 ACTION RESEARCH TRADITIONAL RESEARCH Instrument Uses primarily teacher-developed instruments. & Hyun.. Fraenkel. How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education. H. Retrieved from http://yunus.hacettepe.H.tr/~serkany/baglantilar/How_to_Design_and_Evaluate_Research_in_Education...pdf . & Hyun.25 ACTION RESEARCH TRADITIONAL RESEARCH Training Little formal training required to conduct such studies. Wallen. Considerable training required to conduct such studies. N. Fraenkel. (2012).E. How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education.R. New York: McGraw-Hill.edu. J. H. (2012).. How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education. New York: McGraw-Hill.26 ACTION RESEARCH Primary Members of the TRADITIONAL RESEARCH Other researchers.E.edu. & Hyun. J.H. N..tr/~serkany/baglantilar/How_to_Design_and_Evaluate_Research_in_Education. audience school community government or private agencies Fraenkel.hacettepe. Retrieved from http://yunus.R. Wallen.pdf . edu. How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education. N. New York: McGraw-Hill.E.pdf ..27 ACTION RESEARCH Standard The research results TRADITIONAL RESEARCH Peer review of for Quality Research in desired change methods and results Fraenkel.R.tr/~serkany/baglantilar/How_to_Design_and_Evaluate_Research_in_Education. (2012). Retrieved from http://yunus. J. & Hyun.H.. H.hacettepe. Wallen. E.edu.tr/~serkany/baglantilar/How_to_Design_and_Evaluate_Research_in_Education.. How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education. • Develop or test hypotheses Fraenkel. New York: McGraw-Hill. N.28 ACTION RESEARCH Purpose of • Explore practical TRADITIONAL RESEARCH • Gain better gathering and analyzing data problem • Guide action planning • Evaluate results understanding of phenomenon. J. & Hyun.. Retrieved from http://yunus.pdf .R.H. (2012). H.hacettepe. Wallen. pdf .hacettepe.R. H. Fraenkel. New York: McGraw-Hill. How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education. & Hyun. Wallen. J.E. TRADITIONAL RESEARCH Generalizability often appropriate..H.tr/~serkany/baglantilar/How_to_Design_and_Evaluate_Research_in_Education. N. (2012). Retrieved from http://yunus.edu..29 ACTION RESEARCH Generalizability Generalizability is very limited. 30 Tentative Practical Empowering Why Action research is a valuable form of inquiry for educators Participative . students and parents can all be involved in meaningful ways.sagepub.Retrieved October 26.).d..31 Action research is a valuable form of inquiry for educators because it is. (n.pdf . • Empowering ▫ all participants can contribute to and benefit from the process. • Practical ▫ Focuses on practical improvements • Participative ▫ teachers.. Introduction to Action Research. administrators. 2013 from http://www.com/upm-data/38973_1. ). (n.sagepub.d.Retrieved October 26.32 • Tentative ▫ there are not always right or wrong answers. rather.pdf .com/upm-data/38973_1. 2013 from http://www. there are possible solutions based on multiple view points Introduction to Action Research. 33 Example of Action Research . . Alberta: Public Education Works. Action research guide for Alberta teachers. (2000). : To improve the school’s balanced reading program • Action Plan: The action plan called for .professional development for teachers .more effective monitoring of the program. • Problem : Large number of students were reading • • Goal below grade level. The Alberta Teachers Association.acquisition of additional resources for the reading program. .34 • Setting :Matthews Elementary School serves students from various cultural background. a variety of new instructional materials . (2000).Supervisors and reading specialists observing classrooms .A supervisor was assigned as a mentor for new teachers . . Action research guide for Alberta teachers.Teachers assessed student progress daily The Alberta Teachers Association.new nonfiction and fiction books . Alberta: Public Education Works.35 Action Plan Acquisition of additional resources for the reading program Professional Development Monitoring of the reading program .monthly meetings of support groups .books on tape . (2000).Teachers reported a high commitment to balanced reading.Pre-post comparisons of student reading levels • Discussion : . . understanding of the reading program. Alberta: Public Education Works. .An increases in the percentage of students reading on or above grade level.Interviews . By the end of the school year 85 percent of all students were reading on or above grade level.36 • Instruments: . and confidence in their ability to implement the program.Teacher surveys . Action research guide for Alberta teachers. The Alberta Teachers Association. New York: McGraw-Hill. (2008). Retrieved from www2. (2012).Retrieved October 26. & Hyun.H.ppt Fraenkel.R..d. 2013 from http://www.37 Reference Chebbi. N.. Wallen.edu. J.edu/~chebbit/Action%20ResearchSpring2008.E. 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