Action research is the process of seeking out change and reflecting on its practice. It is a systemic process which involves the following eight steps:
1. Setting the foundation
2. Analyzing data
3. Developing deeper understanding
4. Engaging in self reflection
5. Exploring patters
6. Determining direction
7. Taking action
8. Sustaining improvement
Action research begins with a particular problem or wondering. Data is collected and analyzed, relevant literature is read, making changes based on new understandings, and sharing the findings with others. Four content areas which facilitate action research inquiries are university coursework, district meetings, leadership teams, and professional learning communities. Practitioners are active participants in the data collection and the interpretation of the data. The practitioner's ultimate goal is school improvement. Action research is a very helpful tool for administrators and teachers alike. Teachers develop action research projects to better understand their own teaching methods and to develop new ones which will ultimately be beneficial for their students. Principals and administrators use action research to better understand their own practices and to improve the overall status of the school whether it be campus culture, student achievement, fostering community relations, or improving parental involvement.
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