1. 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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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