June 7, 2016Action Research and Seminar1 Action Research l The task is NOT finished when the project ends l Participants continue to review, evaluate and improve practice l The theory or hypothesis should be useful in helping people to ACT effectively in REAL situations

June 7, 2016Action Research and Seminar2 Action Research (2) l Theory or hypothesis is validated through practice l The practice is constantly monitored l Improvement is achieved through ongoing feedback gathered via research

June 7, 2016Action Research and Seminar3 Action Research Interacting Spiral

June 7, 2016Action Research and Seminar4 Developing an Action Plan l Look: Setting the stage l Act: Building the picture l Act: Answering the question l Act: Reporting and Presenting l Think: Ongoing evaluation

June 7, 2016Action Research and Seminar5 Look: Setting the stage l Clarify your topic, question or issue l Review the need for or rationale of the topic l Refine the scope or focus of the topic l Determine who your audience is

June 7, 2016Action Research and Seminar6 Look: Setting the stage (2) l Review the role of the participant researcher l Understand what your research goals are l Set a timeline for the research plan

June 7, 2016Action Research and Seminar7 Act: Building the picture l Construct and describe a research design l Review relevant literature l Gather data and prepare for analysis l Continue to refine the question as data is gathered

June 7, 2016Action Research and Seminar8 Act: Answering the question l Analyze data l Explore questions of validity l Interpret or explain conflicting or unclear results l Explain significance and application of data

June 7, 2016Action Research and Seminar9 Act: Reporting and presenting l Own your work l Know your audience l Identify major findings l Identify supporting data and literature l Decide on your recommendations

June 7, 2016Action Research and Seminar10 Think: Ongoing evaluation l Determine appropriate evaluation procedures l Design instruments as needed l Determine deadlines, reporting and accountability steps l Use results of evaluation to refine