What is Action Research?

Action research is a process in which participants examine their own educational practices systematically using the techniques of research.

The goal of action research is to improve educational practices.

How do we improve anything?

• We need to recognize that improvement is possible.
• We need to set specific goals for improvement.
• We need to plan the changes needed to achieve our goals.
• We need to implement our plan.
• We need to study what happens, and determine the degree to which our plan led to improvement.
• Usually we are not completely successful or see more room for improvement so we try again.
• This is called a Cycle of Improvement.