How is Action Research Defined?
Action research is a form of investigation designed for use by teachers to
attempt to solve problems and improve professional practices in their own
classrooms. It involves systematic observations and data collection which
can be then used by the practitioner-researcher in reflection, decisionmaking and the development of
more effective classroom strategies.
- Parsons and Brown (2002)
Action Research is a fancy way of saying let's study what's happening at
our school and decide how to make it a better place.
- Emily Calhoun (1994)
Action research is a natural part of teaching. Teachers are continually
observing students, collecting data and changing practices to improve
student learning and the classroom and school environment. Action
research provides a framework that guides the energies of teachers
toward a better understanding of why, when, and how students become
better learners. - A. Christine Miller (2007)
Action research is an approach to educational research that is
commonly used by educational practitioners and professionals to
examine, and ultimately improve, their pedagogy and practice. In
this way, action research represents an extension of the reflection
and critical self-reflection that an educator employs on a daily basis
in their classroom. When students are actively engaged in learning,
the classroom can be dynamic and uncertain, demanding the
constant attention of the educator. Considering these demands,
educators are often only able to engage in reflection that is fleeting,
and for the purpose of accommodation, modification, or formative
assessment. Action research offers one path to more deliberate,
substantial, and critical reflection that can be documented and
analyzed to improve an educator’s practice.
hese definitions highlight the distinct features of action research and emphasize the purposeful intent of
action researchers to improve, refine, reform, and problem-solve issues in their educational context.
The seminar was really relevant, comprehensive and reflective, it call for the need of educational
reforms to ascertain good future to our learners as they geared toward educational advancement and
development
How do you write a reflection for a seminar?
Critical reflection paper
Describe an experience – provide some details on an object or an event.
Examine the experience – integrate personal and academic contexts.
Provide in-depth analysis of those experiences.
Tell readers what you learned after analysis.
Clarify how analyzed subject will be useful in your future
