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Action Research
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
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
To assess how effective the new approaches were To explore and test new ideas, methods, and materials
Chebbi, T. (2008). Action Research in Education. [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from www2.fiu.edu/~chebbit/Action%20Research-Spring2008.ppt
State of NSW, Department of Education and Training. Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate. (2010). Action Research in Education. Retrieved from https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/proflearn/docs/pdf/actreguide.pdf
Koshy, V. (2005). Action Research for Improving Practice. London: Paul Chapman Publishing. Retrieve from http://www.actionlearning.com.au/Classes/ActionResearch/Books/BookActionResearchForImprovingPractice.pdf
improvement of practice.
In action research findings will emerge as action develops,
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Addresses a specific problem within a classroom, school, or other community. Involves variety of settings. Example : educational, social service, or business locations.
Primary purpose: to improve practice in the short term as well as to inform larger issues.
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
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A collaborative approach
these problems.
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
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Focuses on a specific local issue and using the findings to implement action. Two additional purposes: to empower individuals and groups to improve their lives to bring about social change at some levelschool, community, or society.
To have intensive involvement of all these stakeholders who function as equal partners.
Involves a sizable group of people representing diverse experiences and viewpoints focusing on the same problem.
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
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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
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SIMILARITIES
ACTION RESEARCH TRADITIONAL RESEARCH
Types of data
Quantitative or
Quantitative or
gathered Inquiry
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
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DIFFERENCES
ACTION RESEARCH Led by Teachers or other TRADITIONAL RESEARCH Researcher who is
local education
professionals
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
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ACTION RESEARCH
TRADITIONAL RESEARCH
Purpose
Solve practical
problem, improve practice
Develop new
knowledge
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
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ACTION RESEARCH
TRADITIONAL RESEARCH
Instrument
Uses primarily
teacher-developed instruments.
Uses primarily
professionally developed instruments.
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
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ACTION RESEARCH
TRADITIONAL RESEARCH
Training
Little formal
training required to conduct such studies.
Considerable
training required to conduct such studies.
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
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audience
school community
government or
private agencies
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
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for
Quality Research
in desired change
methods
and results
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
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gathering and
analyzing data
problem
Guide action planning Evaluate results
understanding
of phenomenon, Develop or test hypotheses
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
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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
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Tentative
Practical
Empowering
Participative
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Participative
teachers, administrators, students and parents can
all be involved in meaningful ways.
Empowering
all participants can contribute to and benefit from the process.
Introduction to Action Research. (n.d.).Retrieved October 26, 2013 from http://www.sagepub.com/upm-data/38973_1.pdf
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Tentative
there are not always right or wrong answers; rather, there are possible solutions based on multiple view points
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Setting :Matthews Elementary School serves students from various cultural background. Problem : Large number of students were reading
Goal
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Action Plan
Professional Development
- new nonfiction and fiction books - books on tape - a variety of new instructional materials
new teachers
- Supervisors and reading specialists observing classrooms - Teachers assessed student progress daily
The Alberta Teachers Association. (2000). Action research guide for Alberta teachers. Alberta: Public Education Works.
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grade level.
The Alberta Teachers Association. (2000). Action research guide for Alberta teachers. Alberta: Public Education Works.
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Reference
Chebbi, T. (2008). Action Research in Education. [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from www2.fiu.edu/~chebbit/Action%20ResearchSpring2008.ppt 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/Ho w_to_Design_and_Evaluate_Research_in_Education. pdf Introduction to Action Research. (n.d.).Retrieved October 26, 2013 from http://www.sagepub.com/upmdata/38973_1.pdf
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Koshy, V. (2005). Action Research for Improving Practice. London: Paul Chapman Publishing. Retrieve from http://www.actionlearning.com.au/Classes/ActionResea rch/Books/BookActionResearchForImprovingPractice.pdf Mills, G.E. (2003). Action research: A guide for the teacher researcher. New Jersey: Merril Prentice Hall. Singh, D. (2009). Action Research. [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from schoolofeducators.com/wpcontent/uploads/2009/12/ppt -action.ppt
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State of NSW, Department of Education and Training. Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate. (2010). Action Research in Education. Retrieved from https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/proflearn/docs/pdf/a ctreguide.pdf Stringer, E. (2004). Action research in education. New Jersey: Pearson Merril Prentice hall. The Alberta Teachers Association. (2000). Action research guide for Alberta teachers. Alberta: Public Education Works.