Here are two examples of action research projects I found online: 1. Title: Using Formative Assessment to Improve Student Learning in Algebra Author: Jennifer L. Goos URL: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1065332.pdf 2. Title: An Action Research Study on Improving Students' Writing Skills Author: S. Sivakumar, S. Thiyagarajan DOI: 10.1080/2331186X.2017.1355802 Both of these studies focused on using action research methodology to address specific problems or areas for improvement in the classroom. The teachers/researchers identified issues, developed interventions

1. ACTION RESEARCH

2. Action Research is a systematic inquiry done
by teachers( or individuals in an educational
setting) to gather information , about, and
subsequently improve, the ways their
educational setting operates, how they teach,
and how well their students learn (Mill, 2000)
Action Research was coined by Kurt Lewin in
1940

3. Action Research can be described as a family
of research methodologies which pursue
Action (or change) and Research (or
understanding) at the same time.
Aims and Objectives of Action Research
1. To improve the practice going on
presently in the school.
2. To remove the notion that educational
research is the job of a specialist only.

4. 3. To make teachers and school
administrators research minded.
4. To develop in the practical means
required confidence and ability for
solving their own problems.
Characteristics of Action Research
1. It is participant driven and reflective.
2. A practical focus.
3. It is collaborative.

5. 4. It is context-specific.
5. A dynamic process.
6. It is a plan of action.
7. Sharing research
Scope of Action Research
1. Teacher problems in teaching a
particular subject.
2. Quality of teacher student interaction
and student interest in learning of a
subject.

6. 3. Teacher personality and teacher student
interaction.
Action Research engages teachers in a
four step process
1. Identify the area of focus
2. Collect data
3. Analyze and interpret data
4. Develop the action plan

7. Comparison of Action Research and
Traditional (formal) Research
Action Research Formal Research
Conducted by teachers Conducted by uni-
And principals on versity professors,
Children in their care scholars in
graduate schools
Goal is to solve problem Goal is to test
theories

8. Action Research Formal Research
Little formal training Considerable training
required to conduct required to conduct
the study the study
Intent is to identify Carried on by researchers
and correct who is not usually
problems of local involved in local
concerns situations

9. Uses primarily teacher Uses professionally
developed instrument developed instruments
Less rigorous More rigorous
Usually value oriented Frequently value neutral
Purposive sampling Random sampling
Selection opinions of Selection opinions of
researcher often researchers never
considered as data considered as data

10. Clarifying a General Idea and Area of Focus
Statement of observation: Students take a lot of time
To learn problem solving in mathematics. The process
doesn’t appear to their acquisition ot other mathematical
skills and knowledge.
Question: How can I improve the integration and transfer
of problem solving skills in mathematics?
statement of observation: Parents are unhappy with regular
parent-teacher conferences.
Question: How can I improve the conference process
of student led-conferences?

11. The Action Research Plan
1. Write an area of focus statement.
2. Define variables
3. Develop research questions
4. Describe the intervention or innovation
5. Describe the negotiation that need to
be undertaken
6. Develop a time line
7. Develop statement of resource
8. Develop data collection ideas

12. Assignment: Look for action research in the
internet. Give your reflections. Cite the title,
author and URL or DOI.