Action Research
Micheal Robinson
Things that
I have learned from this week’s lesson on Action
Research are that this type of research involves inquiries and observations
from within. Action Research causes
one to look at themselves or their organization and find ways to improve. This week I have learned one method of
conducting an Action Research. 1-
Identify the problem, 2- Gather data, 3- Interpret data, 4- Act on Evidence, 5-
Evaluate results, 6- Next steps.
Traditional research differs because
someone on the outside is conducting the research. Traditional research also is
not in the problem solving sense. Traditional research is focused more on a
general subject or process and again conducted by someone on the outside who’s
not looking to solve problems.
I have learned that there are several
types of Action Research. 1) A
collaborative activity among colleagues searching for solutions to everyday,
real problems experienced in schools, or looking for ways to improve
instruction and increase student achievement. 2) Individual Action Research will enable me to assess
needs, document steps of inquiry, analyze data and make informed decisions that
can lead to desired outcomes within my classroom. The only negative to
individual is information does not have to be shared unless, I choose to make a
formal presentation to other colleagues.
Action Research
will help to change the way that I view persons and situations and should cause
a personal change of professional practices.
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