The document discusses action research, including its definition, types, stages, benefits and relevance to professional development. It defines action research as a reflective process of problem solving led by individuals or teams to improve their practices. The key types are discussed as well as the benefits of making work exciting, rewarding and helping educators improve. The stages of action research include choosing an area to focus on, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting results, and writing up a report. Educators are encouraged to discuss where they are in the action research process and how it could help their professional and personal development.

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11. ACTION RESEARCH PROCESS Hendricks, C. (2006) Improving Schools Through Action Research. A comprehensive guide for educators. Pearson Longman. US. p. 9