Action Research

Question 1

The five steps in action research are:

Answer 1

1. Identification of problem area
2. Collection and organization of data
3. Interpretation of data
4. Action based on data
5. Reflection

Question 2

Action research is based on the folllowing elements:

Answer 2

1. Empowerment of participants
2. Collaboration through participation
   3 Acquisition of knowledge
3. Social change

Question 3

___________a process in which participants examine their own educational practice systematically and carefully using techniques of research.

Answer 3

Action Research

Question 4

Action research usually focuses on a ________in the classroom.

Answer 4

Single issue

Question 5

In action research, an educator maybe seeking solutions to:

Answer 5

Problems in classroom management, instructional strategies, use of materials or any matter related to student learning.

Question 6

Action research can be:

Answer 6

An individual teacher focusing on a single issue in the classroom or a team of teachers working on an issue outside the classroom.

Question 7

The research question should be a higher order question, be stated in common language, be concise, be meaningful and not already have an answer. An important guideline is the teacher has influence over the issue or problem.

Answer 7

Identify a problem area

Question 8

The__________is an important step in deciding what action needs to be take.

Answer 8

Collection and organization of databases

Question 9

The collection and organization of data can be from the following sources:

Answer 9

1. Interviews
2. Journals
3. Focus groups
4. Field notes
5. Self-assessment
6. Case studies
7. Questionnaires/surveys
8. Class records

Question 10

Data can be arranged in a way that identifies trends and themes such as:

Answer 10

Gender, classroom, grade level or school