Research Activity 2
Types of Research Action Research & Cooperative Inquiry Action Research?? Well in action research, it is a research initiated to solve an immediate problem ... led by individuals working with others in teams or as part of a "community of practice" to improve the way they ... solve problems. The Action Research Process Educational action research can be engaged in by a single teacher, by a group of colleagues who share an interest in a common problem, or by the entire faculty of a school. Whatever the scenario, action research always involves the same seven-step process. These 7 STEPS, which become an endless cycle for the inquiring teacher, are the following: Selecting a focus Clarifying theories Identifying research questions Collecting data Analyzing data Reporting results Taking informed action Advantages: Encourages reflection of one's practice Promotes change and development Issue at heart Sharing practices Disadvantages Can be ...
